Pontville School, Ormskirk
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pontville School creates a welcoming environment where pupils flourish, are happy, and achieve well. The school excels at developing pupils' communication skills and confidence through specialist support tailored to individual needs. Students in the sixth form receive exceptional support that helps them succeed in vocational studies and move on to meaningful destinations.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well with high aspirations supported by expert help from staff
- Outstanding personal development provision, especially for sixth-form students
- Rich curriculum with carefully planned trips, sports, arts, music and practical life skills
- Staff skilled at identifying and supporting additional needs using EHC plan information
- Effective behaviour support and improved school attendance rates
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not receive enough support to become fluent readers and struggle to access parts of the curriculum as a result
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong policies and a culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of staff and pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, arts, music, strategy games, relaxation activities, anti-bullying ambassador roles, Junior Leadership Team, museum trips, shopping and budgeting skills, travel planning
Pontville School is a special school for pupils aged 5-19 with a range of needs including autism and communication difficulties. The school provides good quality education with outstanding personal development and sixth-form provision.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
117 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
121 pupils
155 capacity
34 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ormskirk
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ormskirk
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Pontville School
Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk Asmall Primary School
Aughton Town Green Primary School
Ormskirk Church of England Primary School
Ormskirk West End School
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