Oliver House School
Oliver House School is an independent special school in Chorley for pupils aged 6 to 19. It has 55 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Oliver House School is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2024.
Ofsted inspection: October 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | HALLGATE ASTLEY VILLAGE CHORLEY LANCASHIRE PR7 1XA |
| Phone | 01257220011 |
| Reference Number | 131575 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 55 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 83.64%
Girls: 16.36% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Oliver House School shows a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of welfare, health, and safety for its pupils, ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are in place. The school has a robust safeguarding framework, regular training for staff, and effective risk assessment policies. These measures suggest that the school is well-prepared to support an increased number of pupils should the material change be approved. Additionally, the school premises are well maintained and appropriate for the anticipated increase in pupil numbers, catering specifically to the needs of pupils with autism.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 16 Jul 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Oct 2009 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding policies are in place.
- Regular safeguarding training for all staff.
- Strong health and safety compliance.
- Spacious and well-organized premises.
- Suitably maintained additional accommodation proposed for older pupils.
- A well-planned approach to increasing pupil numbers.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Oliver House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Oliver House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Oliver House School is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2024.
When was Oliver House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Oliver House School was last inspected in October 2024.
How many pupils does Oliver House School have?
Oliver House School has 55 pupils on roll.
What age range does Oliver House School cover?
Oliver House School for pupils aged 6 to 19.
Where is Oliver House School?
Oliver House School is at HALLGATE, ASTLEY VILLAGE, CHORLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR7 1XA.