Spark of Genius (Skypoint School), Greenock
Spark of Genius (Skypoint School) is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Greenock.
Data last updated 24 Oct 2026
Spark of Genius (Skypoint School) in detail
Independent school in Scotland
Spark of Genius (Skypoint School) is an independent school in Scotland, on the Scottish Government's register of independent schools (updated August 2026). Independent schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.
It is run by CareTech, 4th Floor, Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1UX. The register gives it a maximum roll of 40 pupils, and records that it provides education for pupils with additional support needs.
Places at independent schools for pupils with additional support needs are often arranged through the child's council; contact the school or your council about admissions.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Spark of Genius (Skypoint School) are Lomond View Academy (1.1 miles) and Parklands School (4.1 miles).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Greenock West Rail Station, about 440 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
23 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kelly Street (at), 110 metres away.
Sources: Scottish Government register of independent schools (OGL); NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
Scottish GovernmentInspection
Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, not Ofsted. Find Spark of Genius (Skypoint School)'s reports on the inspectorate's website.
At a Glance
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Inverclyde is 4 (the median across 30 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Questions parents ask about Spark of Genius (Skypoint School)
How do I apply to Spark of Genius (Skypoint School)?
Spark of Genius (Skypoint School) is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Spark of Genius (Skypoint School)?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Inverclyde is 4 (the median across 30 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Spark of Genius (Skypoint School)?
Spark of Genius (Skypoint School) is at 31 Ardgowan Square, Greenock, PA16 8NJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)