Chadwick High School is an alternative provision academy in Lancaster, Lancashire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 84 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 84 (places for 40)
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Murray (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Coastal Collaborative Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2025
- Free school meals
- 69% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lancashire
- School reference (URN)
- 150610
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 Lancashire 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, January 2020; standards maintained (June 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2020.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, June 2025).
Contact and getting there
Mainway, Skerton, Lancaster, LA1 2AY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Chadwick High School
How do I get a place at Chadwick High School?
Places at Chadwick High School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Lancashire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Chadwick High School take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Chadwick High School’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 Chadwick High School?
Mainway, Skerton, Lancaster, LA1 2AY, in Lancashire.
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