Pontville School
URN: 133540 • Ormskirk L39 4TW
Overview
- Name
- Pontville School
- URN
- 133540
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hayley Dorian (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01695578734
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Black Moss Lane, Ormskirk L39 4TW
Summary
Pontville School, located in Ormskirk, Lancashire, is an independent special school catering to boys and girls aged 5 to 19 with speech, language, and social communication needs. With a capacity of 155 pupils, the school prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their best. The ethos is centred around respect, responsibility, and pride, fostering a strong sense of community among students and staff.
The curriculum at Pontville School is designed to engage and motivate pupils through innovative and creative approaches. In addition to academic instruction, the school offers on-site therapies and a range of enrichment activities aimed at enhancing personal development and social communication skills. This holistic approach prepares students for future independence and adulthood.
Pontville School emphasizes collaboration with parents, carers, and professionals to support each child's individual needs. The school is committed to maintaining positive partnerships that benefit the pupils and their families, ensuring a comprehensive support system throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Pontville School is designed to engage and motivate pupils through innovative and creative approaches. In addition to academic instruction, the school offers on-site therapies and a range of enrichment activities aimed at enhancing personal development and social communication skills. This holistic approach prepares students for future independence and adulthood.
Pontville School emphasizes collaboration with parents, carers, and professionals to support each child's individual needs. The school is committed to maintaining positive partnerships that benefit the pupils and their families, ensuring a comprehensive support system throughout their educational journey.
Useful links
- Annual Report (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Edge Hill University (60.2)
- The Acorns School (50.6)
- Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment (45.2)
- Minster Lodge School (45.2)
- Mount Carmel Preparatory School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 155
- Pupils
- 154
- Boys
- 115
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2001-11-19
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 154 | 115 | 39 | 155 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 155 | 122 | 33 | 155 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 132 | 110 | 22 | 155 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 132 | 110 | 22 | 141 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 138 | 115 | 23 | 140 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 131 | 107 | 24 | 140 | 0.00 |
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