Launchpad Centre
URN: 132033 • St Helens WA10 1UH
Overview
- Name
- Launchpad Centre
- URN
- 132033
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 44.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Power (since 2025) , Head of Alternative Provision
- Telephone
- 01744412850
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- College Street, St Helens WA10 1UH
Summary
Launchpad Centre, part of the St Helens Alternative Provision Service, is a Pupil Referral Unit located in St Helens, catering to young people aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 72 pupils, the centre focuses on providing a high-quality, personalised education for students facing challenges in mainstream schooling due to social, emotional, behavioural, or medical needs.
The ethos of Launchpad Centre is rooted in creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every learner feels valued and supported. The staff are dedicated to addressing each student's unique strengths and needs, ensuring that their time at the centre serves as a stepping stone towards reintegration into mainstream education or a positive transition to alternative educational pathways.
Collaboration with families, mainstream schools, and external agencies is central to the centre's approach, allowing for a holistic educational experience that encompasses both academic progress and personal development. The commitment to empowering students to overcome challenges and build confidence is a key aspect of the Launchpad Centre's mission.
The ethos of Launchpad Centre is rooted in creating an inclusive and nurturing environment where every learner feels valued and supported. The staff are dedicated to addressing each student's unique strengths and needs, ensuring that their time at the centre serves as a stepping stone towards reintegration into mainstream education or a positive transition to alternative educational pathways.
Collaboration with families, mainstream schools, and external agencies is central to the centre's approach, allowing for a holistic educational experience that encompasses both academic progress and personal development. The commitment to empowering students to overcome challenges and build confidence is a key aspect of the Launchpad Centre's mission.
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Nearby alternatives
- Mill Green School (65.9)
- Lansbury Bridge School (57.1)
- Pace (42.0)
- This Is My Education - TIME (24.2)
Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 72
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 23
- FSM %
- 68.10
- Open date
- 1999-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 72 | 49 | 23 | 68.10 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 68 | 52 | 16 | 64.70 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 51.50 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 51.50 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 33 | 23 | 10 | 24.20 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 36 | 23 | 13 | 23.50 |
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