Great Arley School
URN: 119878 • Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 4HH
Overview
- Name
- Great Arley School
- URN
- 119878
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Higham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01253821072
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holly Road, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 4HH
Summary
Great Arley School is a community special school located in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire, catering to children aged 4 to 16 years. With a current enrolment of 107 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 99, reflecting its commitment to providing a supportive environment for students with a range of needs, including moderate learning difficulties, autism, and speech and communication difficulties.
The school prides itself on fostering a family atmosphere where children feel valued and supported. Great Arley School employs experienced teaching and support staff who deliver a highly differentiated curriculum tailored to the individual needs of each student, ensuring personalised learning experiences that promote academic and personal growth.
In addition to its educational offerings, Great Arley School emphasizes the importance of wellbeing and community involvement. The school regularly hosts events and activities to engage families and encourage a collaborative approach to education, aligning with its ethos of "Dare to Dream, Aim to Achieve." For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The school prides itself on fostering a family atmosphere where children feel valued and supported. Great Arley School employs experienced teaching and support staff who deliver a highly differentiated curriculum tailored to the individual needs of each student, ensuring personalised learning experiences that promote academic and personal growth.
In addition to its educational offerings, Great Arley School emphasizes the importance of wellbeing and community involvement. The school regularly hosts events and activities to engage families and encourage a collaborative approach to education, aligning with its ethos of "Dare to Dream, Aim to Achieve." For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- RETIRED GOVERNORS (in last 12 months) (governance)
- Holiday Absence Form (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR USEFUL NUMBERS FOR SAFEGUARDING PURPOSES – IF THE SCHOOL IS CLOSED (download)
- Autumn Newsletter - December 2024 (download)
- Summer Newsletter - July 2025 (download)
- Spring Newsletter - April 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Haven School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 99
- Pupils
- 107
- Boys
- 80
- Girls
- 27
- FSM %
- 56.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 107 | 80 | 27 | 99 | 56.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 102 | 80 | 22 | 99 | 53.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 119 | 88 | 31 | 99 | 44.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 119 | 88 | 31 | 99 | 44.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 105 | 82 | 23 | 99 | 44.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 100 | 79 | 21 | 99 | 38.00 |
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