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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 130 |
| Number of Pupils: | 217 |
| Number of Boys: | 139 |
| Number of Girls: | 78 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 38% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.80% | 171 |
| Other Mixed | 5.50% | 12 |
| Other White | 5.10% | 11 |
| Other Black | 2.80% | 6 |
| African | 1.80% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.