Is Lower Pastures a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

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Lower Pastures

Broadhead Road, Nr Darwen, BB3 3QP

Ofsted: Expected

Independent

Phase

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 10 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1
Boys: 3 (100%)
Capacity: 5 (60% full)
SEND: 100.0%
FSM Eligible: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 100.0%
SEN Support: 0.0%

School Information

Type: Other independent special school
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

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Pupil Demographics

Contact & Location

07931249374

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Broadhead Road

Nr Darwen, North West

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Administrative

URN: 142531
UKPRN: 10073547
Establishment No.: 6014

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