The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 83% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 24
- FSM
- 83.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Michael Hooper (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoorside Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · Very close
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 661m away
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
Primary · 1.0km away
Jamea Al Kauthar
Independent · 1.1km away
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Primary · 1.7km away
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stepping Stones School's Ofsted rating?
Stepping Stones School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stepping Stones School?
Stepping Stones School currently has 24 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stepping Stones School take?
Stepping Stones School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Stepping Stones School?
Stepping Stones School is in Lancaster, LA1 4HT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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