TRUST-Education Group Ltd, Preston
TRUST-Education Group Ltd is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Preston.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
TRUST-Education Group Ltd in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to TRUST-Education Group Ltd are Brook View School (2.1 miles, Good, selective); Hillside Specialist School and College (2.8 miles, Good); and The Willows (5.4 miles, Good).
Brook View SchoolHillside Specialist School and CollegeThe Willows
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Langho Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is De Tabley Arms (outside), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This new special school has been carefully planned with a strong focus on meeting the individual needs of pupils with SEND. The school offers a diverse curriculum including traditional subjects alongside practical vocational options like hairdressing, beauty therapy, and animal care. The proprietors have extensive experience running special schools and have put robust systems in place for safeguarding, behaviour management, and supporting pupils' wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum tailored to individual needs of pupils with SEND, including vocational subjects like hairdressing, beauty therapy, and animal care
- Strong commitment to safeguarding with detailed policies and staff training plans in place
- Comprehensive approach to pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development woven throughout the curriculum
- Detailed behaviour, anti-bullying and health and safety policies with appropriate supervision arrangements
- Experienced co-headteachers and proprietors with proven knowledge of running independent special schools
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with current statutory guidance, comprehensive policies in place, trained designated safeguarding leads, and appropriate online safety monitoring systems.
Extracurricular Activities
Charity work, local community events, enrichment activities with diverse social and cultural traditions
TRUST-Education Group Ltd is a proposed independent special school for pupils with SEND that is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered. The proprietor has a proven track record in leading independent special schools and has demonstrated comprehensive planning across all required areas.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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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
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
Special educational needs provision
TRUST-Education Group Ltd is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
TRUST-Education Group Ltd
Questions parents ask about TRUST-Education Group Ltd
Does TRUST-Education Group Ltd have specialist SEN provision?
TRUST-Education Group Ltd is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to TRUST-Education Group Ltd?
TRUST-Education Group Ltd 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 TRUST-Education Group Ltd?
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 TRUST-Education Group Ltd?
TRUST-Education Group Ltd is at Miles House, Blackburn Road, Ribchester, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3ZQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)