Pontville School
Details
| Age Range | 5-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Address | Black Moss Lane, L39 4TW |
| URN | 133540 |
School Census
| Total | 141 |
| Girls/Boys | 30/111 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 21.3%/78.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/06/2023 | Good |
| 12/03/2019 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2019 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 18.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 10.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 13.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 1.48 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 10.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 11% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 11% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.91 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 17.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 24% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 1.49 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 1% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
Nearby Schools
St Bede's Catholic High School
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Anne's Road, , L39 4TA
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Aughton Street, , L39 3LQ
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Long Lane, , L39 5AS