Grow Independent School
URN: 149952 • Barrowford BB9 8PH
Overview
- Name
- Grow Independent School
- URN
- 149952
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Hawthorne (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01282541949
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lower Clough Business Centre, Barrowford BB9 8PH
Summary
Grow Independent School, located in Barrowford, Lancashire, is an independent special school catering to mixed-gender students with a capacity of 18 and currently serving 11 pupils. The school focuses on providing a highly personalised educational experience, recognising that each student has unique needs and learning styles. With an emphasis on mutual respect and compassion, Grow aims to foster meaningful relationships between students and staff, creating a supportive environment conducive to learning.
The curriculum at Grow prepares students for their future by offering a range of qualifications, including GCSEs and ASDAN awards. The school prioritises individual growth, allowing students to develop at their own pace while engaging in real-world experiences through partnerships with local businesses and educational providers. This approach encourages students to take ownership of their learning and achievements.
With small class sizes and a thoughtfully designed learning environment, Grow Independent School promotes a calm and versatile atmosphere for education. The school's ethos is grounded in the principles of Relationships, Opportunities, Ownership, Time, and Space, ensuring that students are well-supported as they transition to the next stages of their lives.
The curriculum at Grow prepares students for their future by offering a range of qualifications, including GCSEs and ASDAN awards. The school prioritises individual growth, allowing students to develop at their own pace while engaging in real-world experiences through partnerships with local businesses and educational providers. This approach encourages students to take ownership of their learning and achievements.
With small class sizes and a thoughtfully designed learning environment, Grow Independent School promotes a calm and versatile atmosphere for education. The school's ethos is grounded in the principles of Relationships, Opportunities, Ownership, Time, and Space, ensuring that students are well-supported as they transition to the next stages of their lives.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
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- Vacancies (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Home (other)
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- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Prospectus (other)
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
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 18
- Pupils
- 11
- Boys
- 3
- Girls
- 8
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2023-09-25
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 18 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
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