IMPACT Northwest Schools
| 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 |
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.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 27 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.85%
Girls: 48.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
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 |
|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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