The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 154
- Capacity
- 99%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Dorian (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
December 2024 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
June 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
December 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
March 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
July 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
March 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
October 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection
June 2006 | Inspection
Location
Black Moss Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 4TW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPontville School
Special school · Very close
St Bede's Catholic High School
Secondary · 370m away
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 555m away
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 619m away
Moorgate Nursery School
Nursery · 706m away
Turning Point Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
The Acorns School
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Pontville School a selective school?
Yes. Pontville School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Pontville School's Ofsted rating?
Pontville School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pontville School?
Pontville School currently has 154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pontville School take?
Pontville School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Pontville School?
Pontville School is in Ormskirk, L39 4TW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pontville School have a sixth form?
Yes, Pontville School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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