Woolton High School

A good community special school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Woolton High School.

Liverpool, L256JA Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 November 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Woolton Hill Road
Woolton
Liverpool, L256JA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104739
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Woolton Hill Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 6JA
Age range
11-16
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
75 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
74
Free School Meals
78.4% (58 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (74 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
80.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
46.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
12
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
74 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Safe, happy, healthy and learning"

Commitment Achievement Respect Enrichment Safety

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Woolton High School, a secondary special school for boys with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football Badminton Trampolining Short Tennis

Sports

Football Badminton Trampolining Short Tennis

Facilities

Well-equipped computer suite Music room Engagement Centres (KS3 & KS4)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced, challenging and engaging curriculum. KS3 and KS4 Engagement Centres (two centres). Access to academic subjects, as well as a carousel of vocational courses. Pathways to Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications such as GCSE, BTEC, CAMNAT, Entry Level Certificate and Functional Skills. Reading development and literacy embedded across subjects. Careers education designed to meet Gatsby Benchmarks. Personal Development and PSHE integrated with safeguarding messages.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

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