Pontville School, based in Ormskirk, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 5 to 19. The school is a other independent special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Pontville School currently has around 154 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.7% boys and 25.3% girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Black Moss Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4TW |
| Website: | www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/pontville-school |
| Telephone: | 01695578734 |
| School Type: | Other independent special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Hayley Dorian |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 133540 |
| Age Range: | 5 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 155 |
| Number of Pupils: | 154 |
| Number of Boys: | 115 |
| Number of Girls: | 39 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Aughton Street , Townend L39 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Long Lane , Aughton L39 5AS | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Delph Park Avenue , Aughton L39 5DG | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Tennyson Drive , L39 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Town Green Primary School Town Green Lane , Aughton L39 6SF | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic High School St Anne's Road , L39 4TA | - not rated | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Grammar School Ruff Lane , L39 4QY | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Cross Hall High School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontville School Black Moss Lane , L39 4TW | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontville School Black Moss Lane , L39 4TW | - not rated | 0 yd | Non-maintained special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Parkside Special School Aughton Street , L39 3BS | - not rated | 748 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount Carmel Preparatory School 1 Aughton Park Drive , Aughton Park L39 5BU | - not rated | 942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Hants Lane, , Ormskirk L39 1PX | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.