New Focus Education
Other independent special school · Special · Ages 6–16 · 17 pupils · Cottam Lane, Preston
The council’s dates, for reference
New Focus Education sets its own term dates. These are Lancashire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: Autumn term, 1 September 2026.
Read from lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/school-t. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About New Focus Education
New Focus Education is a Special school for ages 6 to 16 in Cottam Lane, Preston, with 17 pupils.
TypeOther independent special school
PhaseSpecial
CouncilLancashire
Pupils17 of 30 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened12 February 2025
URN151120
Websitewww.newfocuseducation.co.uk
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
0.1 mi · Primary
Ashton Community Science College
0.5 mi · Secondary
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston
0.5 mi · Primary
Royal Cross Primary School
0.7 mi · Special
Ingol Community Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary
Cedar Lodge School
0.7 mi · Special
Where it is
Cottam CentreCottam Lane
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 1AF
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