The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 6–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 52
- Capacity
- 95%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Dr Wendy Sparling (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Outstanding
October 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
April 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
July 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
September 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Inspection
Location
Hallgate, Astley Village, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1XA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBuckshaw Primary School
Primary · Very close
Parklands High School
Secondary · 534m away
St Michael's Church of England High School
Secondary · 653m away
Lancashire College of Adult Education
Miscellaneous · 679m away
Chorley Astley Park School
Special school · 759m away
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
Primary · 927m away
Balshaw Lane Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Mayfield House School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oliver House School's Ofsted rating?
Oliver House School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oliver House School?
Oliver House School currently has 52 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oliver House School take?
Oliver House School caters for pupils aged 6 to 19.
Where is Oliver House School?
Oliver House School is in Chorley, PR7 1XA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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