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Stepping Stones School
Lancashire·Not applicable·North West·Pupil referral unit·LA1 4HT
URN: 119103
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Pupil progress
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Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
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Compare with Stepping Stones SchoolSchool information
| URN | 119103 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-11 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Michael Hooper |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | LA1 4HT |
| Pupils | 24 |
| FSM eligible | 83.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT
www.steppingstones.lancs.sch.uk152467164| DfE number | 1100 |
| UKPRN | 10077069 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |