Bleasdale School

URN: 119861 • Carnforth LA5 0RG

Overview

Name
Bleasdale School
URN
119861
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
61.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Sefton Booth (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01524701217
Website
Visit
Address
27 Emesgate Lane, Carnforth LA5 0RG

Summary

Bleasdale School is a community special school located in Carnforth, Lancashire, catering to children and young adults aged 2-19 with profound and multiple learning disabilities, severe learning difficulties, and/or autistic spectrum conditions. The school currently has 59 pupils enrolled, with a capacity of 85, and approximately 45.3% of students are eligible for free school meals.

The school prides itself on its commitment to understanding and supporting the individual needs of each pupil. Staff are highly skilled and dedicated to fostering social, physical, and educational development, ensuring that students are happy and achieve to the best of their abilities. The curriculum is designed to be purposeful and engaging, extending into the sixth form to help students prepare for adult life and increase their independence.

Bleasdale School emphasizes a nurturing environment where every pupil is valued. The school's ethos is centered around collaboration among pupils, parents, and staff, fostering a strong community spirit that supports the overall growth and well-being of its students.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
85
Pupils
59
Boys
40
Girls
19
FSM %
45.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 59 40 19 85 45.30
2024-09-11 39 27 12 54 28.10
2023-09-11 35 25 10 29.20
2022-09-11 35 25 10 29.20
2021-09-11 33 23 10 27.30
2020-09-11 34 24 10 33.30

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