Launchpad Centre

Contact details for the school

School Name: Launchpad Centre
Address: College Street
Town/City: St Helens
County: Merseyside
Postcode: WA10 1UH
Telephone Number: 01744 412850
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1999

Staff and pupils

Head of Alternative Provision: Mr Michael Power
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 66 (67% boys & 33% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 74.2%

Location and administration

URN: 132033
DfE Number: 342/1101
UKPRN: 10025479
UPRN: 39078897
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: St. Helens (E08000013)
Constituency: St Helens South and Whiston (E14001510)
Electoral Ward: St Helens Town Centre (E05014132)

Easting & Northing: 351173E, 395828N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 27' 27.24" N 2° 44' 12.03" W
Plus Code: 9C5VF757+28

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Alison Bingham - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2027.
  • Mrs Melanie Lockley - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2026.
  • Mr Jimmy McNamee - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2027.
  • Ms Donna Norton - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
  • Miss Mandy Pierce - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
  • Mr Michael Power - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Lavern Shelford - Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 October 2027.
  • Mr Anthony Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2029.