Open Special Mixed

Moorbrook School

Ainslie Road, Preston, PR2 3DB
72 Pupils
52 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
71.80% FSM %
66 Boys
6 Girls
About Moorbrook School

Located in Preston (PR2 3DB), Moorbrook School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Lancashire.

It has 72 pupils on roll. School capacity: 52. Current headteacher: Claire Thompson.

Data for Moorbrook School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Preston
Parliamentary Constituency Preston
Ward Plungington
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10016604
URN 119866
Data Last Updated 08-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Elizabeth Hodgson Chair of Governors 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shanae Baron Governor 18/04/2024 18/04/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Matt Howard Governor 16/07/2024 16/07/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Jane Johnson Governor 14/11/2017 13/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sara Maddox Governor 12/07/2016 12/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Julie Mcevoy Governor 05/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Thompson Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jeanette Whitham Governor 27/04/2022 26/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gary Whiting Governor 05/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Moorbrook School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Preston, Lancashire.
Moorbrook School has 72 pupils, with a capacity of 52.
Moorbrook School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at Moorbrook School is Mrs Claire Thompson.
Moorbrook School is at Ainslie Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3DB, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Moorbrook School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Thompson
Ainslie Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3DB
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119866
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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