Sandfield Park School

Sandfield Park School is performing exceptionally well, achieving an outstanding overall effectiveness rating in its first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic. The school provides a warm and supportive environment where pupils thrive, showing exemplary behavior and a strong commitment to their education. The ambitious curriculum is well designed to meet the needs of its diverse student body, including those with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils consistently achieve well and are well-prepared for future opportunities in education and work. Additionally, the school is praised for its rich personal development programs that encourage pupils to contribute positively to their community.

Strengths

• Outstanding quality of education across all domains
• Exceptional behavior and attitudes among pupils
• Strong relationships between staff and pupils
• Ambitious and broad curriculum tailored to pupils' needs
• Effective support for pupils with SEND
• Robust reading program that fosters a love of reading
• High levels of pupil contribution to the school and local community
• Comprehensive personal development program
• Effective strategies to improve attendance
• Strong leadership with effective governance

In 2024–25 pupils at Sandfield Park School attended 85.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 43.1% 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, 0.0% of pupils at Sandfield Park 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 Sandfield Park School had 2.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 5.3% 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 Sandfield Park School had 87 pupils, 98.9% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

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 Sandfield Park School received £55,381 and spent £58,225 for each of its 87 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £420,000 (£4,829 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 Sandfield Park School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Sandfield Park School is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.

When was Sandfield Park School last inspected by Ofsted?

Sandfield Park School was last inspected in July 2024.

How many pupils does Sandfield Park School have?

Sandfield Park School has 87 pupils on roll.

What age range does Sandfield Park School cover?

Sandfield Park School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Sandfield Park School?

Sandfield Park School is at South Drive, Sandfield Park, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1LH.