Launchpad Centre is a pupil referral unit in St Helens, St.
- Ages 11–16
- 66 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 66
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Power (Head of Alternative Provision)
- Opened
- 1 September 1999
- Free school meals
- 74.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- St. Helens
- School reference (URN)
- 132033
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
Rated Good, March 2017; school remains Good (June 2022)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2022).
Contact and getting there
College Street, St Helens, WA10 1UH
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- This Is My Education - TIME Independent · Ages 13–18 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 0.0 miles
- Ashurst Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.3 miles
- De La Salle School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.4 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 Launchpad Centre
How do I get a place at Launchpad Centre?
Places at Launchpad Centre 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 Launchpad Centre take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Launchpad Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in June 2022 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 Launchpad Centre?
College Street, St Helens, WA10 1UH, in St. Helens.
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