Ernest Cookson School

A inadequate community special school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ernest Cookson School.

Liverpool, L130BQ Ofsted: Inadequate Age 5-11 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

25

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Inadequate

How we weight each phase

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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

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
5 June 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Location & Contact

Address
Bankfield Road
West Derby
Liverpool, L130BQ
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School Information

URN
104744
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Bankfield Road, West Derby, Liverpool, L13 0BQ
Ofsted rating
Inadequate
Age range
5-11
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Closed

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
5 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
10
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
70 pupils
5-11

School Demographics

Total Pupils
70
Free School Meals
90.0% (63 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
98.6% (69 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
84.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
47.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days