Oakfield House School
Oakfield House School is an independent special school in Preston for pupils aged 4 to 12. It has 46 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Oakfield House School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 4-12 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Station Road Salwick Preston Lancashire PR4 0YH |
| Reference Number | 131666 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 46 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.43%
Girls: 19.57% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Oakfield House School has demonstrated good overall performance, with notable strengths in personal development, which is rated as outstanding. The school creates a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that they feel safe and are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. Despite previous challenges, the school has moved towards greater stability, benefiting from a well-structured curriculum that is tailored to meet individual needs. However, certain areas still require attention, particularly in ensuring that the phonics program is consistently delivered across all levels.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2008 | Light touch inspection |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enthusiastic about attending school.
- Staff understand and support pupils' specific needs effectively.
- Pupils make good progress towards their personal targets.
- The personal development program is highly personalized and exceptional.
- Strong community links enrich pupils' experiences.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Areas for Improvement
- Some activities are not focused well enough on intended learning outcomes.
- Phonics program implementation is inconsistent, affecting some pupils' reading fluency.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Oakfield House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Oakfield House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Oakfield House School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Oakfield House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Oakfield House School was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Oakfield House School have?
Oakfield House School has 46 pupils on roll.
What age range does Oakfield House School cover?
Oakfield House School for pupils aged 4 to 12.
Where is Oakfield House School?
Oakfield House School is at Station Road, Salwick, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0YH.