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Pontville School

Independent Special school · Ormskirk, L39 4TW
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 5-19
  • Not provided
  • 154 pupils
  • Boarding

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
154 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Lancashire County Council
SEN provision
    · ASD · SLCN · SpLD

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Hayley Dorian

Entrance

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Exit

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Latest results

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Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE

Learning support & SEN

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

154
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

What the school says

Pontville provides a specialised and high quality education for young people with Social Communication Difficulties, this includes: ASD, Aspergers Syndrome, speech and language difficulties. Accreditation is available across all key stages and includes: GCSE, NVQ, Entry Level Awards, ASDAN and Unit certification schemes.

Contact the school

Address

Black Moss Lane
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 4TW
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Telephone: 01695 578734

Email: pontville@witherslackgroup.co.uk

Website: http://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/pontville-school

Local authority: Lancashire County Council

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School data & information Pontville School Black Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TW
154 Pupil numbers

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Pontville School is a special school. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Pontville School provides a highly specialised and quality educational service for pupils with Social Communication Difficulties, including: ASD, Asperger Syndrome, Speech and Language difficulties etc. Day and 38 week residential provision is available, with 52 week provision available via Witherslack Care children's home. The school offers a comprehensive package of accreditation opportunities including: GCSE, NVQ, Entry Level Awards, ASDAN and Unit certification. The curriculum includes access to the National Curriculum with modifications to ensure the delivery and acquisition of communication skills. The school has its own Speech and Language Therapy department to offer individual and group therapy. Pontville is part of the well established and recognised Witherslack Group of Schools.

100 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK special school avg. 99.3%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK special school avg. 0.7%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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