Abbot's Lea School, based in Liverpool, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Abbot's Lea School currently has around 272 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 83.5% boys and 16.5% girls. Around 58.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Beaconsfield Road, Liverpool, L25 6EE |
| Website: | www.abbotsleaschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01514281161 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Liverpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Ania Hildrey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104736 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 272 |
| Number of Pupils: | 272 |
| Number of Boys: | 227 |
| Number of Girls: | 45 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.10% | 207 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 13 |
| Other Black | 4.80% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.20% | 6 |
| African | 2.20% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Church Road , Woolton L25 5JF | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton Church Road , Woolton L25 5JF | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Church of England Primary School Woolton Road , L16 0JD | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Childwall Church of England Primary School Woolton Road , L16 0JD | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolton Primary School Out Lane , Woolton L25 5NN | 3out of 4 | 1,459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Xavier's College Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG | - not rated | 207 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's College High Lee , Beaconsfield Road L25 6EG | - not rated | 207 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG | 2out of 4 | 207 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Calderstones School Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Heys Comprehensive School Heath Road , L19 4TN | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot's Lea School Beaconsfield Road , Woolton L25 6EE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SENDSCOPE Liverpool Road , L23 5TF | - not rated | 204 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolton High School Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6JA | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Springwood Heath Primary School Woolton Hill Road , L25 6JA | - not rated | 361 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harold Magnay Special School Woolton Hill Road , L25 6JA | - not rated | 381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.