Lower Pastures
Lower Pastures is a special or alternative provision school (Other independent special school), ages 11–16, in Nr Darwen, BB3, in the Blackburn with Darwen council area. It has 3 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 February 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 3 areas, Needs attention in 3 areas — inspected 10 February 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention |
Achievement | Needs attention |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Needs attention |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 3 | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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