Palmerston School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Minehead Road Aigburth Liverpool Merseyside L17 6AU |
| Phone | 01514282128 |
| Reference Number | 104748 |
Palmerston School continues to uphold high standards since its last inspection and maintains its status as an outstanding institution. Pupils benefit from a warm, caring environment where strong relationships promote learning and personal growth. The school's ambitious curriculum is tailored to meet the unique needs of students with severe learning difficulties, enabling them to make significant progress. Support and guidance for pupils with complex medical needs and their families contribute to improved attendance rates, reflecting the school's commitment to inclusivity and student well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 174 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 66.67%
Girls: 33.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 8 | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| 9 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| 10 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| 11 | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| 12 | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| 13 | 14 | 11 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 52.9% |
| African | 6.9% |
| Asian, Other | 6.9% |
| Chinese | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong and trusting relationships between pupils and staff.
- Ambitious curriculum linked to individual education goals.
- Effective communication and reading skill development.
- Well-managed behaviour leading to a calm learning environment.
- Abundant opportunities for life experiences outside the classroom.
- Supportive staff culture with a focus on professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent analysis of behavior data limits understanding of patterns.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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