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Specialist education for autistic young people and those with additional needs. 

Welcome to Waterloo Lodge School

We are a small independent school in Chorley, Lancashire for autistic young people aged 10 to 18-years old (Year 6 to Year 12).   Providing high quality education and therapeutic support in a friendly and nurturing environment, our high staff to pupil ratio (maximum 50 pupils and 40 staff) means we can provide dedicated education with high levels of support and care.  Everything we do revolves around the individual needs of each young person attending our school, with the aim that every learner is able to fulfil their potential.

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Our Vision

We aspire to being an exemplar of best practice for pupils locally and regionally. We have a clear view of our purpose and practice and this is articulated in the theoretical and philosophical basis of our work.

 

Our Values

We believe that the potential for future development of the pupils placed within Waterloo Lodge School rests primarily within the individual child, but this ‘potential’ is encouraged to fulfilment through the supporting work of all the dedicated teachers and staff working in partnership with parents and carers.

Our Aims

Waterloo Lodge School is a place where everyone is treated with dignity, with respect and is of equal worth. 

Latest News

80th VE Day Celebrations
End of Term Easter Activities at Waterloo Lodge School
The Explorers and the Digger
Waterloo Lodge School in the community
The Explorers Class meet our new QT Robot.

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Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.
Leading provider of specialist education and residential care.

What people say about us…

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I enjoy coming to school because some of the staff are just amazing. They really do want to make a difference to our lives and while I am in school they make a difference to mine.

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Pupil

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I really feel supported by the staff in school. My son is soon to leave school and I am afraid he will not be able to manage in college. The team at WLS put me at ease and I know that they will be there to help me no matter what.

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Parent

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I still keep in touch with Mr Welsh the schools’ 14-19 Coordinator. He is great at what he does. He is always there to help me and will support me in setting up new placements, even though I left school last year. He goes the extra mile and really does make a difference in people’s lives.

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Ex Pupil

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I have just had a great placement at WLS and would definitely return if I was given the opportunity to do so. The staff were so welcoming and took me under their wing straight away. A lot of them are not just colleagues but friends too. This is evident in their warm and supportive relationships. There is a real team spirit in the workplace. The kids are amazing too. They model the behaviours off the staff and embrace new people in the setting. I will always remember this as a happy experience and was really sad to leave. Thank you WLS for making my time with you a memorable one!

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Trainee Teacher

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I have just returned from a visit to Waterloo Lodge School and have to say it was an absolute pleasure. The staff and pupils were extremely welcoming and there is a great atmosphere in the classrooms. The staff are actively supporting the pupils and seem happy in their jobs. I think they really get what the kids need and go out of their way to ensure they get it. I will be pursuing a placement here for my son.

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Prospective Parent

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I just wanted to say how welcoming, friendly and helpful all the staff were. Waterloo Lodge seems like a fantastic school, brilliant learning environment, and I’m really looking forward to working alongside you all over the coming months.

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Email received from visiting Professional

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We feel Waterloo Lodge is an amazing school! So supportive of children and young people and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Best choice for our child!

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Home Manager from Roseacre House

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Outcomes First Group, and specifically the Head Teacher at Waterloo Lodge School, have given me and colleagues amazing opportunities.

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Waterloo Lodge School staff feedback

Executive Head Teacher: Helen Rigby
Chair of Governors: Ann Henderson

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