Alder Grange School

Ms Karen Taylor is the school's SENDCo and can be contacted through reception.

“Ms Karen Taylor is our SENDCo. She can be contacted via our reception.”

The page provides a link to Alder Grange's Lancashire SEND Local Offer.

“LCC SEND Local Offer – Alder Grange”

All staff receive annual safeguarding update training and know how to pass on concerns internally.

“All staff receive annual safeguarding update training and are aware of the procedures for passing on concerns within school.”

Mr A Good is the school's Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“| Mr A Good | Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) | agood@aldergrange.com |”

The published admission number for AG6 Sixth Form is 150.

“Our published admission number (PAN) is 145 per year group from Year 7 to 11, and 150 in AG6 (Sixth Form).”

Keyboard Group is available to students in Years 7–13.

“| Keyboard Group | Music | 7-13 | Miss Leach |”

Girls Football is available to students in Years 7–13.

“| Girls Football | 3G | 7-13 | Mr Pearson |”

The school sets high expectations for every pupil and seeks to develop successful, well-rounded individuals.

“We have high expectations of all pupils and share these overtly to ensure they make good progress in learning and in developing the broader skills they need to become successful and well-rounded individuals.”

The school celebrates inclusion, prohibits discriminatory bullying and reports that pupils feel safe.

“We celebrate difference and inclusivity, and there is zero tolerance for bullying or behaviour that is sexist, racist or homophobic. Pupils feel safe at Alder Grange because of this.”

AG6 is the school's sixth form and has a published admission number of 150.

“Our published admission number (PAN) is 145 per year group from Year 7 to 11, and 150 in AG6 (Sixth Form).”

The school has a sixth-form provision called AG6.

“Sixth Form – AG6”

The page provides an online Sixth Form Admissions application form.

“[Sixth Form Admissions](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-IEuUyW0bdIHlH7yW1fw0seccOSHku3FsyNtvIQZMBbvl3w/viewform)”

Transition support includes taster and transition days, induction events, and parent meetings, with students from other schools welcomed.

“At ag6 we understand this and endeavour to provide support throughout the transition process offering taster days, transition days, induction events and parent meetings. Year on year we are welcoming more students from other schools into the ag6 family and you are very welcome to join in all these events too.”

AG6 supports progression to university, apprenticeships or employment and helps students plan individual career pathways.

“Whether you plan to go on to university,an apprenticeship,go straight into work,or if you’re undecided,our flexibility,care and commitment will help you design your own career pathways,preparing you for your next step.”

The school offers advice on choosing an appropriate combination of courses for students' career ambitions.

“Whatever your dream job is,talk to us for advice on the right combination of courses for you.”

A 2025 AG6 results summary is published on the exams and performance page.

“[AG6 – Results – 2025](https://aldergrange.com/uploads/documents/Curriculum/Exams_Performance/25-26/AG6%20-%20GCE%20Results%20Summary%20-%202025.pdf)”