Broughton High School is a mainstream secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 98 of its 932 pupils (10.5%) were getting SEN support and 41 (4.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 932 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Lancashire.
10.5% get SEN support
98 of 932 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
4.4% have an EHC plan
41 of 932 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia30
- Social, emotional and mental health29
- Autism18
- Speech, language and communication18
- Moderate learning difficulty16
- Hearing impairment6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 932 (places for 900)
- Headteacher
- Mr David Botes
- Free school meals
- 10.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lancashire
- School reference (URN)
- 119759
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lancashire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, September 2022
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in September 2022.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Moorbrook School Special school · Ages 11–16 2.4 miles
- Acorns Primary School Special school · Ages 2–11 2.6 miles
- Ashton Community Science College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.8 miles
- Holme Slack Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 2.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 6.6%, EHC plans 2.6% 0.2 miles
- Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 6.9%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.9 miles
- St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 11.9%, EHC plans 2.2% 1.0 mile
All mainstream schools in Lancashire SEND schools in Lancashire
Questions about Broughton High School
How many pupils at Broughton High School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 98 of the 932 pupils (10.5%) were getting SEN support and 41 (4.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Broughton High School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (30 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (29 pupils) and autism (18 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Broughton High School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Broughton High School?
Through Lancashire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Broughton High School?
You can ask for Broughton High School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Broughton High School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Ashton Community Science College, about 2.8 miles away.
Where is Broughton High School?
Woodplumpton Lane, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5JJ, in Lancashire.
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