A.R.T.S. Education

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School summary

With just 20 pupils on roll, A.R.T.S. Education is among the smallest independent schools a family might consider. This mixed, non-boarding school sits in Rainford, St Helens, and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Its intimate scale means classes are necessarily tiny, which may appeal to parents seeking a close-knit setting where every pupil is well known. The school is led by headteacher Mrs Annmarie Read.

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Teaching & academics

Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, giving pupils a recognised route through their secondary studies. The very small roll allows for a high degree of individual attention in the run-up to examinations.

Head · Mrs Annmarie Read

School life & ethos

Boarding
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SEN support
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EHC plans
100%

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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.