The Belvedere Preparatory School
The Belvedere Preparatory School is an independent school in Liverpool for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 115 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for The Belvedere Preparatory School is Good, from an inspection in December 2010.
Ofsted inspection: December 2010.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 23 Belvidere Road Princes Park Liverpool Liverpool Merseyside L8 3TF |
| Reference Number | 104729 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 115 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 33.91%
Girls: 66.09% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Belvedere Preparatory School is performing well, providing a good quality education with notable strengths in various areas. The curriculum is well-rounded and supported by an exceptional range of extra-curricular activities, creating a robust educational experience for its pupils. The school has a strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, with outstanding progress observed in pupil behaviour and engagement. The school has seen significant improvements since its last inspection and is meeting its aims exceptionally well, positioning itself as a nurturing learning environment for its diverse student body.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Nov 2010 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
- Outstanding progress and behaviour from pupils.
- Excellent range of extra-curricular activities.
- Highly effective teaching staff with strong subject expertise.
- Robust and thorough assessment procedures.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum framework for progressive knowledge and skills needs completion.
- Need to further align the curriculum with the interests of both genders as it becomes fully co-educational.
In 2025–26, 12.2% of pupils at The Belvedere Preparatory School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is The Belvedere Preparatory School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for The Belvedere Preparatory School is Good, from an inspection in December 2010.
When was The Belvedere Preparatory School last inspected by Ofsted?
The Belvedere Preparatory School was last inspected in December 2010.
How many pupils does The Belvedere Preparatory School have?
The Belvedere Preparatory School has 115 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Belvedere Preparatory School cover?
The Belvedere Preparatory School for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Belvedere Preparatory School?
The Belvedere Preparatory School is at 23 Belvidere Road, Princes Park, Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 3TF.