Kirkham Pear Tree School

Special
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

29 Station Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Kirkham Pear Tree School is a special school in Preston for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 April 2012, report published 22 May 2012

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding

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Pupil numbers and mix

112 pupils on roll, with places for 110

Eligible for free school meals38.4%

38.4%, 11.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.4%

5.4%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Kirkham Pear Tree School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Linton School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Oakfield House School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Aurora Keyes Barn School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Pioneer TEC	5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Royal Cross Primary School	5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	0% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community special school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Kate Walker
Phone: 01772683609
Website: peartreeschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: 29 Station Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2HA
Local authority: Lancashire
URN: 119887

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.