Redbridge High School

Redbridge High School continues to perform at a high standard, having effectively maintained the quality of education and care established during its previous inspection. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils thrive both academically and personally, supported by dedicated staff who form strong, caring relationships with students. With a focus on emotional and behavioral development alongside academic success, Redbridge High offers a wide range of activities and tailored learning pathways that prepare pupils exceptionally well for adulthood.

Strengths

• Pupils flourish due to caring and nurturing relationships built by staff.
• The school has high aspirations for pupils’ learning and development.
• Pupils enjoy a broad and ambitious curriculum that meets their needs.
• Strong focus on improving communication and interaction skills.
• Effective management of pupils’ behaviour, allowing for quick re-engagement with learning.
• Exceptional personal development promotion through various community and social activities.
• Careers advice and guidance are seamlessly integrated into students' education.

In 2024–25 pupils at Redbridge High School attended 92.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 13.8% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 0.7% of pupils at Redbridge High School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Redbridge High School had 7.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 27.4% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Redbridge High School had 154 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

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 special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Redbridge High School received £26,781 and spent £27,814 for each of its 154 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £1,924,000 (-£12,494 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Redbridge High School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Redbridge High School is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2025.

When was Redbridge High School last inspected by Ofsted?

Redbridge High School was last inspected in May 2025.

How many pupils does Redbridge High School have?

Redbridge High School has 154 pupils on roll.

What age range does Redbridge High School cover?

Redbridge High School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Redbridge High School?

Redbridge High School is at 179 Long Lane, Norris Green, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 6AD.