West Lancashire Community High School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

SpecialAges 11–19164 pupils

School Lane, Chapel House, WN8 8EHWebsite01695721487

164 pupilsAges 11–19EHCP

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Ages11 - 19

Pupils164

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Ages11 - 19

Pupils164

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

11 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

164 / 180 (91%)

Avg Class Size

~21*

Head Teacher

Mr Lee Fazackerley

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 0.2

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

12.8%

Absence rate

Avg 7.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

12.8%vs 7.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate12.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence30.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder79 pupils (48%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty21 pupils (13%)

Speech, Language & Communication21 pupils (13%)

Severe Learning Difficulty18 pupils (11%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health8 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability7 pupils (4%)

Specific Learning Difficulty3 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (1%)

Other2 pupils (1%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty2 pupils (1%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)22

Teaching assistants (FTE)41

Support staff (FTE)47

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils164

Free school meals33.5%

English as additional language5.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British92.7%

White Other3.0%

Mixed Other1.8%

Other0.6%

Indian0.6%

Chinese0.6%

Black African0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jul 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£24,012

total expenditure per pupil

+£16,612 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£8,493

Support staff£7,000

Premises£2,581

Energy£389

Learning resources£625

Income per pupil£23,871

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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