Wings School
URN: 134191 • Milnthorpe LA7 7DN
Overview
- Name
- Wings School
- URN
- 134191
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Donagh McKillop (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Whassett, Milnthorpe LA7 7DN
Summary
Wings School, located in Milnthorpe, Westmorland and Furness, is an independent special school catering to mixed-gender pupils with a current enrollment of 39 students, against a capacity of 50. The school is part of the Kedleston Group, which operates various specialist education and care settings across England, focusing on children with specific educational needs.
The school employs a tailored curriculum designed to support students with a range of challenges, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Wings School prioritises a nurturing environment, fostering resilience and independence among its pupils through a holistic approach to education and care.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, encouraging students to participate actively in local activities and develop meaningful connections. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its students, ensuring a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.
The school employs a tailored curriculum designed to support students with a range of challenges, including social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Wings School prioritises a nurturing environment, fostering resilience and independence among its pupils through a holistic approach to education and care.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, encouraging students to participate actively in local activities and develop meaningful connections. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all its students, ensuring a safe and supportive learning atmosphere.
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Nearby alternatives
- Riverside School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Westmorland and Furness
- Age range
- 10 - 17
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 50
- Pupils
- 39
- Boys
- 22
- Girls
- 17
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2003-04-30
- Close date
- 2024-07-02
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cumbria
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 39 | 22 | 17 | 50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 39 | 22 | 17 | 50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 40 | 30 | 10 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 40 | 30 | 10 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 42 | 31 | 11 | 50 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 42 | 31 | 11 | 50 | 0.00 |
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