Compare Moorbrook School and Royal Cross Primary School and Sir Tom Finney Community High School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Moorbrook School (Not applicable) in Preston; Royal Cross Primary School (Not applicable) in Preston; Sir Tom Finney Community High School (Not applicable) in Preston — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Moorbrook School, Royal Cross Primary School and Sir Tom Finney Community High School. They are not applicable phase and community special school type located around Preston, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Royal Cross Primary School), published Mar 2015. The lowest is 2 (Moorbrook School), published Jun 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for Moorbrook School (Jun 2018). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 55–60%, range 45–50%–70–75%; all under Lancashire local authority.

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Attribute	Moorbrook School PR2 3DB	Royal Cross Primary School PR2 1NT	Sir Tom Finney Community High School PR2 6EE
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Preston Lancashire PR2 3DB	Preston Lancashire PR2 1NT	Preston Lancashire PR2 6EE
Latest Ofsted	2 26 Jun 2018	1 26 Mar 2015	2 28 Nov 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	52	42	245
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.moorbrook.lancsngfl.ac.uk	www.royalcross.lancs.sch.uk	www.stfch.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01772774752	01772729705	01772795749
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Moorbrook School

PR2 3DB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Preston
Lancashire
PR2 3DB
Ofsted: 2 26 Jun 2018
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.moorbrook.lancsngfl.ac.uk
Telephone: 01772774752

Royal Cross Primary School

PR2 1NT

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Preston
Lancashire
PR2 1NT
Ofsted: 1 26 Mar 2015
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.royalcross.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01772729705

Sir Tom Finney Community High School

PR2 6EE

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Preston
Lancashire
PR2 6EE
Ofsted: 2 28 Nov 2017
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.stfch.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01772795749

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.