The short version
81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 13
- Capacity
- 81%
Governance
- Local authority
- St. Helens
- Head
- Mr James McAlpine (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
March 2025 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
July 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
September 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
December 2012 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
April 2009 | Inspection
Location
64a Rectory Road, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN4 0QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRectory CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Martha H School
Independent · 532m away
Garswood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 914m away
Bryn St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Landgate School, Bryn
Special school · 1.5km away
Cansfield High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Nicol Mere School
Primary · 1.6km away
R L Hughes Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Learn 4 Life School's Ofsted rating?
Learn 4 Life School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Learn 4 Life School?
Learn 4 Life School currently has 13 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Learn 4 Life School take?
Learn 4 Life School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Learn 4 Life School?
Learn 4 Life School is in Skelmersdale, WN4 0QD, in the St. Helens local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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