

Welcome to Pontville School
- ASD, SLCN
- 5-19 yrs
- Boarding, Day
- Boys & Girls
- Good Provider

About Pontville School
Pontville School is an independent specialist day and residential school, providing high quality education for boys and girls. With a record of continued outstanding Ofsted results, the school based in Ormskirk is regarded by many as the first choice for speech, language and social communication in the UK.


A big warm welcome to our website
At Pontville School, we believe that all of our pupils are capable and important and deserve the very best school experience possible. With this in mind, we aim to provide a safe, caring and inclusive learning environment, underpinned by our shared school values: Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Proud.
With an exceptional curriculum and excellent standards of teaching, our pupils consistently achieve well during their time with us. In addition, we help all pupils to feel prepared for their next steps by providing on-site therapies, as well as a wide range of enrichment, personal development and outdoor learning opportunities.
We are committed to working in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals in the best interests of our pupils. We would be delighted to welcome you to see our inspirational provision. Please contact us to arrange a visit at a mutually convenient time.
Hayley Dorian, Head Teacher
Aims and ethos
Our school ethos is based on a belief that all of our pupils are capable and important and deserve the very best school experience possible.
We are dedicated to providing:
- A strong sense of community where everyone feels safe, cared for, involved and valued
- A curriculum and facilities which promote the engagement and motivation of all pupils through innovation, creativity and fun
- Opportunity to maximise academic progress and achievement for all pupils, as well as improved confidence, well-being and positive social communication skills
- Raised aspirations, developing independence and preparing pupils effectively for adulthood in a modern society
- Sustained positive partnerships with parents, carers and other stakeholders, in the best interests of pupils


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Our children's homes
When required, we are able to provide a complete 52 week wrap around care through our Witherslack Group partner children’s homes.

SEN advice and support at your fingertips
By working closely with SEN professionals who kindly share their experience and expertise with us, we’ve built a comprehensive library of SEN resources providing valuable advice and support.