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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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