Former Whittingham Hospital Site - Opportunity to Establish a New Free School
What is happening?
Public Notice: Opportunity to Establish a New Free School
Lancashire County Council is inviting proposals from academy trusts to establish a new free school under the Free School Presumption process, in accordance with Section 6A of the Education and Inspections Act 2006.
School Specification Location: Former Whittingham Hospital site, Preston
Type of School: 2 forms of entry primary school
Age Range: 4 - 11
Planned Opening Date: 1st September 2027
Capacity: 420 places
Educational Vision:
A robust Trust with exceptional leadership and commitment to delivery of an innovative curriculum that is based on supporting all children to reach their full potential, with a commitment to community cohesion ensuring the school remains a central focal point in the local area.
How to Apply
Interested academy trusts are invited to submit proposals by 12:00 noon on 10th December 2025
The full specification and guidance for proposers can be accessed via New primary school for Goosnargh and Grimsargh – former Whittingham Hospital site
For further information or to request a copy of the specification, please contact:
Lancashire County Council School Place Planning Team at:
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