IMPACT Northwest Schools
IMPACT Northwest Schools is an independent special school in Birkenhead for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 72 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for IMPACT Northwest Schools is Good, from an inspection in May 2025. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.1, and 7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Unit 1-4 Tower House Tower Road Birkenhead CH41 1FF |
| Phone | 07568060086 |
| Reference Number | 149573 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 72 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 61.11%
Girls: 38.89% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
IMPACT Northwest Schools is performing well overall and is likely to meet the independent school standards if the requested material changes are approved. The inspection confirmed that the school has strong policies in place regarding safeguarding, health and safety, and suitability of staff. Leaders have demonstrated a commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring the wellbeing of all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This material change inspection is the first since the school’s previous standard inspection, reflecting a proactive approach to potentially increasing capacity from 30 to 94 pupils.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Apr 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 14 May 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 16 Feb 2023 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding policies and procedures in place.
- Regular health and safety site checks are conducted.
- Staff have relevant background and expertise for their roles.
- High standards of accommodation and facilities maintained.
- Well-defined roles and responsibilities among leadership.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 13.1 | 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 | 6.5% | 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) | 6.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 34.7% of pupils at IMPACT Northwest Schools were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 65.3% 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 IMPACT Northwest Schools's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for IMPACT Northwest Schools is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was IMPACT Northwest Schools last inspected by Ofsted?
IMPACT Northwest Schools was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does IMPACT Northwest Schools have?
IMPACT Northwest Schools has 72 pupils on roll.
What age range does IMPACT Northwest Schools cover?
IMPACT Northwest Schools for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are IMPACT Northwest Schools's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.1, and 7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is IMPACT Northwest Schools?
IMPACT Northwest Schools is at Unit 1-4 Tower House, Tower Road, Birkenhead, CH41 1FF.