Wargrave House School
URN: 134888 • Newton-le-Willows WA12 8RS
Overview
- Name
- Wargrave House School
- URN
- 134888
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carl Glennon (since 2025) , Head of Education
- Telephone
- 01925224899
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 449 Wargrave Road, Newton-le-Willows WA12 8RS
Summary
Wargrave House School is a non-maintained special school located in Newton-le-Willows, St. Helens, catering to children and young people aged 5-16 with autism and co-existing diagnoses. Founded in 1971 by Bessie Berman, the school aims to provide a supportive learning environment that addresses the individual needs of its 76 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 75. The school is committed to fostering a vision where autistic individuals lead happy and fulfilled lives through innovative and transformative educational services.
The curriculum at Wargrave House includes a focus on personal development and academic achievement, with recent milestones including the first-ever GCSE completions in English and Maths by students in 2025. The school also emphasizes the importance of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH), as evidenced by its recognition at a national awards ceremony for its contributions to this area.
Wargrave House School values creativity, aspiration, resilience, and respect, ensuring that all staff and students work collaboratively to create a positive and inclusive community. Parents can engage with the school through the dedicated Family Liaison Officer, who provides support and guidance on admission procedures and school visits.
The curriculum at Wargrave House includes a focus on personal development and academic achievement, with recent milestones including the first-ever GCSE completions in English and Maths by students in 2025. The school also emphasizes the importance of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH), as evidenced by its recognition at a national awards ceremony for its contributions to this area.
Wargrave House School values creativity, aspiration, resilience, and respect, ensuring that all staff and students work collaboratively to create a positive and inclusive community. Parents can engage with the school through the dedicated Family Liaison Officer, who provides support and guidance on admission procedures and school visits.
Useful links
- Governors’ information and duties (governance)
- Term Dates and Events (calendar)
- Complaints Policy (other)
- Data Protection Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Values and ethos (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ascent Autism Specialist College (57.2)
- Newton Bank Preparatory School (45.2)
- Red Bank School (45.2)
- Willow Bank School (44.7)
- Mill House School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- St. Helens
- Age range
- 5 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 75
- Pupils
- 76
- Boys
- 58
- Girls
- 18
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2004-12-06
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 76 | 58 | 18 | 75 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 65 | 51 | 14 | 75 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 61 | 50 | 11 | 75 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 61 | 50 | 11 | 75 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 61 | 50 | 11 | 75 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 53 | 45 | 8 | 75 | 0.00 |
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