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PR1 6AS · Independent Special School
Walney House Independent School
- Ages 11 to 16
- Preston PR1
In short: an independent special school.
Good to know
Worth checking
- Fees not shown. We don't hold fees for this school. Ask about extras and bursaries.
Inspections
Not inspected yet
We don't hold an inspection for Walney House Independent School yet.
Day to day
Life at Walney House Independent School
Sixth formThe government register doesn't say. Ask the school.
Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.
Open day
What to ask when you visit
Based on what the data says about Walney House Independent School. Take this list with you.
- 1“What are the fees, and what do they include?”We don't hold fees for this school yet. Ask about extras and bursaries.
- 2“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every school has to support children with special educational needs.
Nearby
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Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Walney House Independent School compares with its neighbours.
You're hereOfsted: Areas gradedMoorbrook School
PR2 3DB · Special · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Attainment 8
- 4.7
- Days missed
- 36.9%
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.7
Ofsted: GoodSir Tom Finney Community High School
PR2 6EE · Special · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Attainment 8
- 0.6
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.1
Ofsted: GoodKeep an eye on Walney House Independent School
We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.
The basics
School details
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Type
- Independent Special School
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- None
- Head
- Sophie Taylor
- Opened
- October 2026
- Council
- Lancashire
- Address
- Walney House, 2a Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6AS
- School number (URN)
- 152681 · See it on the government register
Questions
Questions parents ask
Does Walney House Independent School have a sixth form?
The government register doesn't say. Ask the school whether pupils can stay on after 16.
Is it a faith school?
No, it doesn't have a religious character.
Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.