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Lower Pastures

Broadhead Road, Nr Darwen, BB3 3QP

Ofsted: Expected

Independent

Phase

5

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

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
1 (100%)
Capacity
5 (20% 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

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Contact & Location

Administrative

URN
142531
UKPRN
10073547
Establishment No.
6014

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