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New Focus Education

Cottam Centre, Cottam Lane, Preston, PR2 1AF

Ofsted: Needs attention

Independent

Phase

30

Capacity

6-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met
Achievement
Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching
Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing
Needs attention
Leadership & governance
Needs attention
Inclusion
Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils
17
Boys
15 (88%)
Girls
2 (12%)
Capacity
30 (57% full)

School Information

Type
Other independent special school
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarders
No boarders
Admissions
Non-selective

Contact & Location

07950125471
katie.stephens@newfocuseducation.co.uk
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Cottam Centre

Preston, North West

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Administrative

URN
151120
UKPRN
10099270
Establishment No.
6137

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