Lancashire Alternative Provision
School summary
Lancashire Alternative Provision is a small independent school in Blackpool, with roughly 38 pupils on roll. As a fee-paying, mixed school taking pupils from age 11, it offers a notably intimate setting in which classes are necessarily small and individual attention is easier to come by. It is led by Head Miss Sophie Riley and inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted. The school is non-denominational and does not offer boarding.
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Teaching & academics
Entry is at age 11, with an 11+ assessment forming part of the admissions process. With a roll of around 38, teaching takes place in a compact environment where pupils are unlikely to be lost in a crowd, which may suit those who benefit from close support and a more tailored approach.
Head · Miss Sophie Riley
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A very small independent option in Blackpool for families who value a close-knit setting and individual attention over the scale of a larger school.
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Lancashire Alternative Provision 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.