Childwall Abbey School is a not applicable school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 11 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.

Childwall Abbey School currently has around 217 pupils on roll, which is about 167% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.1% boys and 35.9% girls. Around 59.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 13.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 37% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Childwall Abbey Road, Liverpool, L16 5EY
Website: childwallabbeyschool.net
Telephone: 01517221995
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Liverpool
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Catherine Piercy
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 134658

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 130
Number of Pupils: 217
Number of Boys: 139
Number of Girls: 78

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 38% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British78.80%171
Other Mixed5.50%12
Other White5.10%11
Other Black2.80%6
African1.80%4
Other Asian1.80%4
White and Black African1.40%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%2
Unclassified0.90%2
White and Black Caribbean0.90%2
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.47)
Of the 28 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 22 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.47
Town average
-0.46
Local authority average
-0.68
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
30%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
37%
Local authority average
26%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
5.5
Town average
42.7
Local authority average
37.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.4
Town average
3.6
Local authority average
3.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
89%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East Prescot Road Nursery School
86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW
4out of 4 3,074 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Craighurst County Infant School
Craighurst Road , L25 1NW
- not rated 737 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Childwall Valley Primary School
Craighurst Road , L25 1NW
3out of 4 891 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Childwall Valley Primary School
Craighurst Road , Off Childwall Valley Road L25 1NW
- not rated 891 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Woolton Road , L16 0JD
- not rated 934 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Woolton Road , L16 0JD
3out of 4 934 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 1,393 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
St Francis Xavier's College
High Lee , Beaconsfield Road L25 6EG
- not rated 1,393 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG
2out of 4 1,393 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
King David High School
116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU
3out of 4 1,413 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Childwall School - A Specialist Sports College
Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ
- not rated 1,465 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Knowsley Community College
Rupert Road , Roby L36 9TD
- not rated 3,176 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Childwall Abbey School
Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ashfield School
Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY
- not rated 17 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alice Elliott School for Deaf Children
Childwall Abbey Road , L16 5EY
- not rated 96 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Liverpool Hope University
Hope Park , L16 9JD
- not rated 848 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hope School
251 Hartsbourne Avenue , L25 2RY
4out of 4 1,186 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.