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Westmorland School

Other independent special school · Chorley, PR7 3NQ

Good

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Westmorland School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Feb 2025

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent special school
Ages5 to 16
Pupils86
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Susan Asher
Local authorityLancashire
Opened05 Jan 2001
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 132828.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils86
Girls22
Boys64
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.0
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.86

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Westmorland School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, ChorleyVoluntary aided school
Good
0.2 miPrimaryChorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery UnitVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miNurseryDuke Street Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.4 miPrimaryDuke Street Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miSecondaryHoly Cross Catholic High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryGillibrand Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miSecondarySouthlands High SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimarySt George's Church of England Primary School, ChorleyVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
0.7 miSecondaryAlbany AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, ChorleyVoluntary aided school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Westmorland School

What is Westmorland School's Ofsted rating?

Westmorland School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 11 Feb 2025.

How many pupils attend Westmorland School?

Westmorland School has 86 pupils aged 5 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.