Springfield House School, Preston
Springfield House School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Preston. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Springfield House School in detail
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 5 (83.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Springfield House School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at helping pupils who have struggled in education find their way back to learning. Staff create a trustworthy, inclusive environment where pupils feel supported and develop strong resilience. The school goes far beyond the classroom, offering exceptional trips, work experience, and Duke of Edinburgh's Award opportunities that prepare pupils for independent adult life.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional behaviour and personal development, with pupils showing outstanding attitudes to learning and respect for others
- Impressive range of tailored trips and enrichment activities that broaden pupils' horizons and build independence
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics programmes and a wide range of literature
- High-quality careers guidance that successfully supports pupils into college and semi-independent living
- Supportive environment where staff build trust and help pupils regulate emotions
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always use checks on pupils' understanding to adapt teaching, causing pupils to move on to new content before securing important knowledge
- Tasks selected for pupils do not always help them practise and embed the important knowledge they need
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge persist because progress information is not used effectively enough to address them
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school maintaining a safeguarding policy that meets current statutory requirements and creating a safe, supportive environment.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, map reading and orienteering trips, local zoo visits, music tuition, nautical college visits, work experience, litter picking, card designing for local care home, outdoor area activities
Springfield House School is a small independent school for pupils aged 11-18 with special educational needs, all of whom have Education, Health and Care plans. The school has high expectations for behaviour and achievement, with pupils re-engaging successfully with learning after difficult previous educational experiences.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Springfield House School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
75%
Available places
6 pupils
8 places
2 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Preston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Preston
Across Lancashire council
Places available
14,702
Applications
13,782
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
83.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
6
Total Pupils
6
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Springfield House School
What is Springfield House School's Ofsted rating?
Springfield House School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does Springfield House School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Springfield House School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Springfield House School?
Springfield House School has around 6 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Springfield House School?
Springfield House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Springfield House School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Springfield House School?
Springfield House School is at Wheel Lane, Pilling, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 6HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)