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Westmorland School

Special school
Meeting the needs of a diverse group of pupils who mostly have behavioural, emotional and social difficulties and autistic spectrum conditions.

Referral details

The school operates a referral policy, usually initiated by the local authority. However, parents/carers can take a look round the school by contacting the school office direct to organise a visit.
Weldbank Lane, Chorley, PR7 3NQ

Contact phone

01257 278899

Contact email

westmorland@witherslackgroup.co.uk

Website

https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/our-locations/our-schools/westmorland-school/
Ofsted URN: 132828

Ofsted rating

Outstanding

Ofsted report

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/27/132828

Age

From 5 to 11 years old

Opening times

Monday to Friday 9am - 3.30pm (term time)

Cost details

Costs vary depending on the individual needs of the young person.

Description

Westmorland School is an independent, specialist day school in Lancashire providing high quality education for girls and boys aged 5 to 11. The school caters for a diverse group of students with a range of complex learning needs, social and emotional difficulties, challenging behaviours and Autistic Spectrum Condition.

The school also caters for pupils with Asperger's Syndrome, Specific Learning Difficulties, Communication Difficulties, Attachment Disorders, Mild/Moderate Learning Difficulties, Mild Vision/Hearing Impairment, Mild/Controlled Epilepsy and Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.
The additional B.E.A.R.S (Becoming Emotionally Aware, Resillient and Sociable) provision opened in 2013 specifically for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and sensory issues.

School's SEND and Inclusion Information

Updated: 12/01/2023