Princes School
Princes School is a community special school in Liverpool for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 251 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Princes School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: January 2024. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Selborne Street Liverpool Merseyside L8 1YQ |
| Phone | 01517092602 |
| Reference Number | 104750 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 251 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 72.11%
Girls: 27.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
| 2 | 32 | 12 | 44 |
| 3 | 35 | 16 | 51 |
| 4 | 31 | 14 | 45 |
| 5 | 35 | 5 | 40 |
| 6 | 20 | 13 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.4% |
| African | 12% |
| White, Other | 8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4% |
| Unclassified | 3.6% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
Princes School continues to excel as an outstanding institution, providing a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils flourish. The school is particularly effective at catering to the diverse needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), fostering a sense of belonging often referred to as the 'Princes family'. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong, contributing to an atmosphere of trust and happiness that is evident in the smiles of the students. Staff expectations are high, and pupils consistently meet and exceed these expectations in their academic achievements.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 02 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 13 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- High-quality care and education provided by skilled staff.
- Effective behaviour management leading to commendable pupil behaviour.
- Rigorous assessment system that supports pupils' learning progression.
- Strong focus on developing communication and language skills.
- Extensive opportunities for personal development and community engagement.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -4.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -5.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2024–25 pupils at Princes School attended 91.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 29.8% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 8.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 7.1% | 14.0% | 8.2% | 8.1% | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Severely absent pupils | 2.8% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.0% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
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, 0.0% of pupils at Princes School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 Princes School had 7.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 6.9 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 7.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.5% | 19.6% | 14.0% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.1% | 10.9% | 13.0% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 0.0% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 64.3% | 78.6% | 81.3% | 42.9% | 27.3% | 68.2% | 63.6% | 66.7% | 40.9% | – | 31.6% | 68.2% | 75.0% | 81.5% | 73.3% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 10.3 | 14.8 | 9.8 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 12.3 | 4.1 | 6.4 | 6.8 | – | 4.9 | 5.2 | 4.3 | 9.9 | 6.4 | – |
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 Princes School had 251 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; hearing impairment; vision impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Severe learning difficulty | 170 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 36 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 34 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 3 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 2 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 2 |
| Vision impairment | 2 |
| Physical disability | 1 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 1 |
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 Princes School received £27,085 and spent £26,519 for each of its 251 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £641,000 (£2,552 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £185,000 | £123,000 | £206,000 | £276,000 | £641,000 | £468,000 | £499,000 | £641,000 |
| per pupil | £1,288 | £856 | £1,428 | £1,672 | £3,482 | £2,231 | £2,308 | £2,552 |
| In-year balance | -£9,000 | -£62,000 | £82,000 | £70,000 | £365,000 | -£172,000 | £30,000 | £142,000 |
| per pupil | -£60 | -£432 | £571 | £427 | £1,982 | -£820 | £139 | £566 |
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 Princes School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Princes School is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.
When was Princes School last inspected by Ofsted?
Princes School was last inspected in January 2024.
How many pupils does Princes School have?
Princes School has 251 pupils on roll.
What age range does Princes School cover?
Princes School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
What are Princes School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Princes School?
Princes School is at Selborne Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 1YQ.