Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
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Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Ages3 – 11
12 pupils
Good· Jul 2023
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Details
Type
Independent School
Local Authority
Lancashire
Head Teacher
Ms Kathryn Flasby
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious Character
Does not apply
Opened
November 1999
Website
lisal.school
Reference Number
132095
Additional Provisions
Nursery Provision
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
Pupils
Summary
Total Pupils12 (30% of capacity)
Age Range3 – 11
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls50% / 50%
Free School Meals—
English as Additional Language—
SEN Support50.0%
SEN with EHCP0.0%
Overall Attendance—
Persistent Absence—
Class Sizes
Overall Average0.0
Key Stage 10.0
Key Stage 20.0
Total Pupils
The number of pupils shown in this chart has come from the National School Census; these numbers may not match exactly other pupil data shown on this site, because different sources of data are updated at different times within the academic year.
Cohort Sizes
—
Pupil Ethnicities
—
About This Data
- •Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
- •This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
- •Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
- •Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Inspections
Ofsted Inspections
5 inspections on record
Current Rating
Good· Jul 2023
- 2023Good
Category Judgements
Category Judgement Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good AI-Generated Insights
SEND11- Leaders identify and support pupils with SEND.
- A small number need more tailored help.
Curriculum11- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum.
- Some subjects lack clear knowledge focus.
Leadership11- Leaders have brought about improvement.
- Leaders need to finalise curriculum thinking.
Safeguarding2- Arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
- Staff are well trained in safeguarding.
Pupil Progress11- Pupils, including SEND, achieve well.
- Pupils have gaps in some subjects.
Teaching Quality11- Teachers use strong subject knowledge.
- Teachers lack clarity in some subjects.
Personal Development2- Pupils develop confidence and individuality.
- Pupils engage in outdoor and creative activities.
Behaviour & Attendance2- Pupils follow instructions and behave well.
- Pupils rise to leaders' high expectations.
Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.
- 2021Requires Improvement
- 2020
- 2019
- 2007
About This Data
- •Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
- •Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
- •Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.
Contact Information
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