Westmorland School
URN: 132828 • Chorley PR7 3NQ
Overview
- Name
- Westmorland School
- URN
- 132828
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Asher (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01257278899
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Weldbank Lane, Chorley PR7 3NQ
Summary
Westmorland School is an independent special school located in Chorley, Lancashire, catering to boys and girls aged 5 to 16 with a range of needs, including autism, speech, language and communication difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The school operates with a capacity of 80 pupils and currently serves 67 students, ensuring a supportive and tailored educational environment.
The curriculum at Westmorland School is designed to meet individual pupil needs, with classes structured around speech, language, and communication requirements. Learning groups, known as 'provision clusters,' are organized by age and ability, promoting personalized learning experiences. The school's ethos, encapsulated in the motto "We learn to live together, together we live to learn," emphasizes collaboration and the development of essential life skills.
Led by Head Teacher Sue Asher, Westmorland School fosters a nurturing community where high expectations and strong support enable pupils to engage and progress. The school invites parents and visitors to experience its vibrant environment and witness the commitment to helping each child reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Westmorland School is designed to meet individual pupil needs, with classes structured around speech, language, and communication requirements. Learning groups, known as 'provision clusters,' are organized by age and ability, promoting personalized learning experiences. The school's ethos, encapsulated in the motto "We learn to live together, together we live to learn," emphasizes collaboration and the development of essential life skills.
Led by Head Teacher Sue Asher, Westmorland School fosters a nurturing community where high expectations and strong support enable pupils to engage and progress. The school invites parents and visitors to experience its vibrant environment and witness the commitment to helping each child reach their full potential.
Useful links
- Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Inclusion and Belonging (other)
- Cookies Policy (other)
- Skip to main content (other)
- Policies (other)
- 0800 304 7244 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Who We Are (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chorley Astley Park School (69.2)
- Oliver House School (65.8)
- Meadow View Learning Centre (65.3)
- Mayfield School (55.0)
- Shaftesbury High School (53.6)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- 67
- Boys
- 53
- Girls
- 14
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2001-01-05
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 67 | 53 | 14 | 80 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 54 | 43 | 11 | 56 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 56 | 47 | 9 | 56 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 56 | 47 | 9 | 56 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 50 | 42 | 8 | 56 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 56 | 49 | 7 | 56 | 0.00 |
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