Oliver House School
School summary
Oliver House School is a small independent school in Chorley, Lancashire, with around 52 pupils on its roll. Its size sits at the more intimate end of the independent sector, where small classes and close knowledge of each child tend to be the defining features. The school is co-educational and has no religious affiliation, and it admits pupils at age 11 through an 11+ process. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and led by Dr Wendy Sparling.
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Teaching & academics
Entry at 11 is by an 11+ assessment, in keeping with the school's selective intake. With a roll of around 52, teaching takes place in notably small groups, which lends itself to individual attention and a personal understanding of how each pupil learns.
Head · Dr Wendy Sparling
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, secular independent in Chorley that may appeal to families seeking a close-knit setting where their child is known well.
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Oliver House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.