Welcome to
Westmorland School

We are dedicated to providing our children with a creative, caring and innovative learning environment, where they are able to develop their social communication skills to help them integrate into their learning environment and the wider community


Welcome to
Westmorland School

We are dedicated to providing our children with a creative, caring and innovative learning environment, where they are able to develop their social communication skills to help them integrate into their learning environment and the wider community

ADHD, ASD, Asp, SEMH, PDA
Boys & Girls
Day,
52 Week
5-11

Term Dates

Find our term time and holiday dates for the current academic year here.

Our School Offer

Find out more about our ever growing offer to pupils and their families here.

Our Location

Westmorland School is located in Chorley, Lancashire however pupils who attend our school travel from across the North West region.

We love having visitors and would welcome you to enjoy the Westmorland experience for yourself. To arrange a visit contact us directly.

To help you plan your journey download our location map here.

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Westmorland Location

Welcome from the Head Teacher

A big warm welcome to Westmorland School where we have a fantastic, diverse range of children who continually amaze us every day. Our warm and friendly learning environment helps them to quickly settle into our school and any negative experiences they have had in previous educational settings are quickly forgotten. You can see them physically start to relax, become less anxious and ultimately start to recognise the fun of learning here.

We have a dedicated and talented staff team, who are relentless in their support of all our children.  Their experience and expertise combine to ensure outstanding progress and outcomes for every child that results in them being able to exceed expectations.

We love having visitors and would welcome you to enjoy the Westmorland experience for yourself.

Sue Asher

Westmorland School Head Teacher Sue Asher

We are dedicated to providing:

The highest quality outcomes socially, emotionally and academically through a wide range of personalised opportunities.
Positive, safe and nurturing environments where pupils are valued as individuals and can develop their confidence, self-esteem, independence, self-discipline and respect.
Positive relationships between school, home and the wider community.

Aims and Ethos

The school’s ethos is based on our school motto, ‘we learn to live together, together we live to learn’.

We are committed to giving our children a creative, caring and innovative learning environment for them to achieve their full potential in their education and develop their social communication.

Our unique school environment is the perfect backdrop for teaching and learning. Scroll through the images to take a look for yourself.

To take a full tour of our school, please contact us directly.


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Our School at a Glance

Provision clusters ensure that each child’s needs are fully catered for. This individualised approach is also adopted when considering the whole school environment, staffing and resources.
Small class sizes of no more than 8 pupils, with high staff ratios at all times of the day and a designated pastoral support worker specific to each provision cluster.
Comprehensive on-site progress support, with tailored interventions ensuring maximum impact for all of our learners.
High levels of progress in all subject areas with outstanding SATs results.
A social communication curriculum throughout the day, ensuring that pupils can generalise these skills in different environments and with different audiences.
A Therapy Team including Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapy practitioners, Educational Psychologists and Psychotherapists, supported by the wider Witherslack Group Clinical Team.

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.

Dene Croft Children’s Home

Dene Croft is a home located in Lancashire. Our home is in a residential area and has a family atmosphere with experienced and qualified staff.

Find out more about us here

Beech Tree Children’s Home

Beech Tree is a detached house situated in its own gardens based in Lancashire and offers high quality options and outcomes for young people.

Find out more about us here

What makes our school unique?

From our tailored curriculum to exploring the news that has us jumping for joy, start your search to explore what makes us truly unique.

Apple Distinguished School

Our innovative approach to teaching and learning has enabled pupils to show creativity in the way they learn.

Latest News

Keep up to date with the latest goings on at our school. Stories of success, achievement and developments; the good news never stops.

Bearcats Nurture

Our specialist withdrawal provision allows pupils to experience their learning through play based activities in a calming and relaxing environment, located in the sensory garden.

SEN Information Report

We understand you will have plenty of questions when considering the best school for your child. Our report attempts to answer many of these.

Our Therapeutic Offer

Our Unique ITAC Approach

Stories of Success

Make an enquiry

Whether you are interested in your child attending our school or just want to know more information about our offer, contact our team or make an enquiry.

01257 278899

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Awards and Accreditations

We are part of Witherslack Group

We are proud to be part of Witherslack Group, the leading provider of inspirational education and care to children and young people, resulting in life changing experiences and countless stories of success.

Witherslack Group provide specialist education and care for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, communication difficulties (autistic spectrum conditions; Asperger’s Syndrome; speech, language and communication needs), ADHD and complex learning needs.

Our story

Find out who we are, what we do and how we make a difference to so many lives by watching this short animation.

Events

For a full list of events offering expert advice and support on a wide range of SEN topics click here.

Resources

Explore the ever-growing range of podcasts, videos and downloads that provide hints and tips to support you and your family.

Careers

Working at Witherslack Group means that you have the opportunity to play a vital part in changing the lives of children and young people. Explore the latest roles across our Group here.
“There isn’t a better school any child with special educational needs could go to. The support and care given to both the pupils and the parents by all of the staff is outstanding.”

Parent

“I admit I was worried when we moved my son out of mainstream. However, the transition to Westmorland was seamless and the school was so welcoming. He has achieved in six months what would have taken him years in mainstream.”

Parent