The Alternative School
The Alternative School, known as TAS to all those connected with it, is a non-denominational day school for boys and girls aged 13 - 16 years. It was established in May 2007 to offer a new and exciting Key Stage 3 & 4 curriculum to those young people who are not engaging with mainstream education.
The Old Library
Fernlea Avenue
Barnoldswick
Lancashire
BB18 5DW
+44 (0)1282 851800, option 2
Contact school
Head's name:
Mrs Kirsty Swierkowski (Head)
Mrs Kirsty-Anne Pugh (Principal)
Mr Neil Winrow (Head Teacher)
Mr Chris Snowden (Head)
ISC associations: ISA
Religious affiliation: All Faiths
Day/boarding type: Day
Gender profile: Coeducational
Size: 73
The Alternative School fees:
Day fees per term:
£2,666
to £6,000
Scholarships & bursaries:
None
ISC reference number:
79107
DfE reference number:
888 / 6113
Boys - age range & pupil numbers:
Day: 5 to 18 (56)
Girls - age range & pupil numbers:
Day: 5 to 18 (17)
Sixth form: (2)
Disclaimer: Data is provided by the school, ISC is not responsible for inaccuracies