Olsen House School
Olsen House School is an independent special school in Liverpool for pupils aged 7 to 16. It has 59 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Olsen House School is Good, from an inspection in November 2024. In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.3, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: November 2024. GCSE results: 2022.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 7-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 85-87 Liverpool Road Crosby Liverpool Merseyside L23 5TD |
| Phone | 01519240234 |
| Reference Number | 136088 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 59 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.32%
Girls: 40.68% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Olsen House School is likely to meet the independent school standards, as confirmed during its recent inspection on 22 October 2024. The school has demonstrated robust safeguarding measures and effective health and safety policies, ensuring a secure environment for its pupils. This inspection was focused on the school's application for a material change to increase its capacity from 55 to 60 pupils, marking an important progression since its last inspection in April 2024, when it was judged to be good. The inspection highlighted the commitment of the leadership team to provide a high-quality education and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 30 Apr 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Jul 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2011 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Comprehensive safeguarding policy in place.
- Effective arrangements to promote pupil welfare.
- Robust health and safety monitoring procedures.
- Appropriate levels of staffing for pupil supervision.
- Well-maintained and suitable premises for educational activities.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Olsen House School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% 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 Olsen House School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Olsen House School is Good, from an inspection in November 2024.
When was Olsen House School last inspected by Ofsted?
Olsen House School was last inspected in November 2024.
How many pupils does Olsen House School have?
Olsen House School has 59 pupils on roll.
What age range does Olsen House School cover?
Olsen House School for pupils aged 7 to 16.
What are Olsen House School's GCSE results?
In 2022 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.3, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Olsen House School?
Olsen House School is at 85-87 Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 5TD.
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