Special schoolData as of May 2026

Kirkham Pear Tree School

29 Station Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2HA

Community special school

Pupils

112

Ages

2-19

FSM

40.6%

Capacity

110

Ofsted

Outstanding

Apr 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

N/A

Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About Kirkham Pear Tree School

Kirkham Pear Tree School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2012 inspection). The school has around 112 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: 29 Station Road, Preston, PR4 2HA | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kirkham Pear Tree School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2023 — School remains Outstanding
Apr 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Kirkham Pear Tree School

What is Kirkham Pear Tree School's Ofsted rating?

Kirkham Pear Tree School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

Where is Kirkham Pear Tree School located?

Kirkham Pear Tree School is a secondary school in Preston, Lancashire (PR4 2HA).

How many pupils attend Kirkham Pear Tree School?

Kirkham Pear Tree School has around 112 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Kirkham Pear Tree School with other schools?

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