Learn 4 Life School
Learn 4 Life School is an independent special school in Skelmersdale for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 16 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Learn 4 Life School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 64a Rectory Road Ashton in Makerfield Wigan Skelmersdale Lancashire WN4 0QD |
| Phone | 01942466318 |
| Reference Number | 129571 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 16 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.75%
Girls: 56.25% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Learn 4 Life School is rated as good overall, providing a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils, particularly those with special educational needs. The school has effectively implemented systems to ensure high educational standards, resulting in improved attendance and positive behavioral changes among pupils. The curriculum is well-designed to meet the needs of the students, focusing on both academic qualifications and practical vocational skills. However, there are concerns regarding the occasional lack of attention to accuracy in pupils' written work and the management of unacceptable language incidents.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 04 Oct 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 26 Jul 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 23 Mar 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2009 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a welcoming and friendly school environment.
- Staff effectively support pupils with their special educational needs.
- There are high expectations for pupils’ achievement.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and behavior in lessons.
- The school provides relevant personal, social, health, and economic education.
- Effective careers guidance is offered to pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling in pupils' written work.
- Insufficient analysis of unacceptable language incidents restricts effective responses.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 15 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 19 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 13 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 25 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 33 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 33 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 13 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 13 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 33 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 13 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 33 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 17 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 9 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 21 | 12 |
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What is Learn 4 Life School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Learn 4 Life School is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Learn 4 Life School last inspected by Ofsted?
Learn 4 Life School was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Learn 4 Life School have?
Learn 4 Life School has 16 pupils on roll.
What age range does Learn 4 Life School cover?
Learn 4 Life School for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Learn 4 Life School?
Learn 4 Life School is at 64a Rectory Road, Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN4 0QD.