Pennine, Todmorden
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pennine is designed specifically for students who have experienced disrupted education or emotional challenges. The school prioritises rebuilding confidence through individualised support, therapeutic interventions and a carefully structured curriculum. Staff receive specialist training to adapt teaching for pupils with SEMH needs, and the school tracks both academic and personal progress to help every student move forward from their starting point.
Key Strengths
- Carefully planned curriculum adapted to individual pupil needs with focus on literacy, numeracy and personal development
- Comprehensive safeguarding arrangements with experienced designated lead and thorough staff training
- Strong behaviour management approach using restorative practices and positive relationships
- Systematic approaches to fire safety, premises safety and pupil supervision
- Detailed planning for post-16 progression including functional skills and GCSEs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is likely to be effective - the designated lead has secure understanding of keeping pupils safe, and comprehensive induction training covers recognising abuse, contextual risks and whistleblowing procedures.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits beyond the school, external visitors, input from enrichment curriculum
Pennine is a proposed independent school for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, many of whom will have an education, health and care plan. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
2%
Available places
1 pupils
60 capacity
59 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Todmorden
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Todmorden
Admissions Demand - Calderdale
Places available
3,064
Applications
2,299
Got 1st preference
90.2%
Got preferred school
98.0%
Secondary admissions across Calderdale (2025/26)
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