Progress Schools - Chorley
URN: 146353 • PR7 1BS
Overview
- Name
- Progress Schools - Chorley
- URN
- 146353
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vicky McDowell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
-
Inspire Youth Zone, PR7 1BS
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Summary
Progress Schools - Chorley is an independent alternative education provider located in Lancashire, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of four pupils and a capacity for 35, the school focuses on delivering tailored educational support for young people who have faced challenges in mainstream education. The ethos of Progress Schools is centred on understanding individual student needs and aspirations, providing a nurturing environment that fosters personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Progress Schools is designed to be flexible and responsive, allowing teachers to cover a range of subjects in smaller class sizes. This approach is complemented by a centralised curriculum developed by subject experts, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve nationally recognised qualifications, including the Y11 terminal exams. The school aims to facilitate positive transitions for students, whether back into mainstream education or towards further education and employment.
In addition to academic support, Progress Schools promotes community engagement through initiatives such as the Community Learning Programme, which encourages students to participate in transformative educational experiences. The school is committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive setting.
The curriculum at Progress Schools is designed to be flexible and responsive, allowing teachers to cover a range of subjects in smaller class sizes. This approach is complemented by a centralised curriculum developed by subject experts, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to achieve nationally recognised qualifications, including the Y11 terminal exams. The school aims to facilitate positive transitions for students, whether back into mainstream education or towards further education and employment.
In addition to academic support, Progress Schools promotes community engagement through initiatives such as the Community Learning Programme, which encourages students to participate in transformative educational experiences. The school is committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential in a supportive and inclusive setting.
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Nearby alternatives
- Morecambe Road School (71.2)
- Tor View Specialist Learning Community (70.2)
- Chorley Astley Park School (69.2)
- McKee College House (69.1)
- Holly Grove School (68.0)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 13 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 35
- Pupils
- 4
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 4
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2018-11-08
- Close date
- 2021-10-22
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 35 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 35 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 35 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 35 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 35 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 35 |
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