Pace is a pupil referral unit in St Helens, St.
- Ages 5–11
- 16 pupils
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 16
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Power (Teacher In Charge)
- Free school meals
- 56.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- St. Helens
- School reference (URN)
- 104757
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or St. Helens council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, June 2025; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (March 2024)
Inspected in June 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, March 2024).
Contact and getting there
Derbyshire Hill Road, St Helens, WA9 2LH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Lansbury Bridge School Special school · Ages 4–14 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Mill Green School Special school · Ages 14–19 0.5 miles
- Ashurst Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.1 miles
All SEND schools in St. Helens
By need in St. Helens: Autism (6) · SEMH (3) · Speech and language (2) · Moderate learning (2) · Severe learning (2) · PMLD (2) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Hearing (2) · Vision (2) · Multi-sensory (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Pace
How do I get a place at Pace?
Places at Pace are usually arranged by your child’s current school or St. Helens council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Pace take?
Aged 5 to 11, boys and girls.
What is Pace’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Pace?
Derbyshire Hill Road, St Helens, WA9 2LH, in St. Helens.
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