Lower Pastures
URN: 142531 • Nr Darwen BB3 3QP
Overview
- Name
- Lower Pastures
- URN
- 142531
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Diane Wood (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01254773489
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broadhead Road, Nr Darwen BB3 3QP
Summary
Lower Pastures is an independent special school located in Blackburn with Darwen, catering to mixed-gender pupils. With a current enrolment of one student and a capacity for five, the school focuses on providing tailored educational support for children who face challenges in mainstream settings. The school's mission is to create a nurturing environment that addresses the educational, social, and welfare needs of its pupils, aiming for their reintegration into mainstream education whenever possible.
The curriculum at Lower Pastures is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating proactive care and education plans that help students achieve their individual goals. The school prioritises creating a secure and anti-discriminatory environment, ensuring each child feels valued and is encouraged to take responsibility for their actions.
Community feedback highlights the school's commitment to supporting not just the students but their families as well. Parents have praised the staff for their dedication and the positive impact on their children's confidence and well-being, indicating a strong sense of community and collaboration in the educational process.
The curriculum at Lower Pastures is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating proactive care and education plans that help students achieve their individual goals. The school prioritises creating a secure and anti-discriminatory environment, ensuring each child feels valued and is encouraged to take responsibility for their actions.
Community feedback highlights the school's commitment to supporting not just the students but their families as well. Parents have praised the staff for their dedication and the positive impact on their children's confidence and well-being, indicating a strong sense of community and collaboration in the educational process.
Useful links
- Home (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Policies & Info (other)
- Schools (other)
- Bradshaw Farm School (other)
- Lower Pastures School (other)
- Parkgate School (other)
- Roaches School (other)
- Spring Valley School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Crosshill Special School (61.1)
- Al Islah Girls' High School (57.3)
- Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School (57.1)
- Markazul Uloom (55.7)
- Noorul Uloom (55.5)
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 5
- Pupils
- 1
- Boys
- 1
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2015-11-23
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
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