Pontville School
School summary
Pontville School is a small independent in Ormskirk, Lancashire, where roughly 154 pupils make for an intimate community in which individual children are unlikely to be overlooked. The school is co-educational and admits pupils from age 11, with boarding available alongside day places. It holds no religious affiliation and is inspected by the ISI. Under Head Mrs Hayley Dorian, it offers GCSE qualifications and accepts entry at 11+.
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Teaching & academics
Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, and the school's modest roll means class sizes are likely to be small. This is a setting that suits families who value close attention and a personal approach over the scale of a larger institution.
Head · Mrs Hayley Dorian
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
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A small Lancashire independent offering both day and boarding places, Pontville may appeal to families seeking a close-knit setting from Year 7 onwards.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.