"Predecessor schools" refers to the schools that existed before a particular school. It means the schools that were in place before the current school came into existence. Full definition
The history of predecessor schools and the local community is unique. (aldridgeeducation.org)
«This is despite academies supposedly being new schools opening the day after predecessor schools closed,» she said. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
At the Landau Forte Academies, although existing staff in predecessor schools TUPE across on unchanged terms and conditions, they are offered the option of something radically different. (educationbusinessuk.net)