The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- FSM
- 68.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr Michael Power (Head of Alternative Provision)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
College Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1UH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThis Is My Education - TIME
Independent · Very close
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 347m away
Parish Church of England Primary School, St Helens
Primary · 375m away
St Mary & St Thomas CofE Primary School
Primary · 481m away
St Helens College
16 plus · 563m away
Rivington Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Queen's Park CofE/Urc Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Merton Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Launchpad Centre's Ofsted rating?
Launchpad Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Launchpad Centre?
Launchpad Centre currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Launchpad Centre take?
Launchpad Centre caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Launchpad Centre?
Launchpad Centre is in St Helens, WA10 1UH, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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