How many pupils does The Coppice School have?

The Coppice School has 66 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Coppice School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Coppice School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Coppice School?

The Coppice School is located at Ash Grove, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6GY.

The Coppice School

Ash Grove, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6GY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

KS2 expected

2–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About The Coppice School

The Coppice School is a community special school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 66 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 66 / 68 (97%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

42.2%

Free school meals

10.9%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

12.9%

Overall absence

30.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.84

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

7.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

23.46

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

£51,504

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,664 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£33,548

Spend per pupil

£33,384

Income per pupil

35%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ash Grove, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6GY
Phone: 01772336342
Headteacher: S L Seddon
Website: www.coppice.lancs.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Coppice School?: The Coppice School is a community special school in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does The Coppice School have?: The Coppice School has 66 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Coppice School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at The Coppice School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is The Coppice School?: The Coppice School is located at Ash Grove, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6GY.

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