New Heights High School is a not applicable school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit 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.
New Heights High School currently has around 95 pupils on roll, which is about 144% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67.4% boys and 32.6% girls. Around 77.9% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.3%).
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.
| Address: | 1a Dyson Hall Drive, Liverpool, L9 7HA |
| Website: | www.newheightsschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01514984055 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Liverpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Jenny/Kevin Hughes/Unsworth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135656 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 66 |
| Number of Pupils: | 95 |
| Number of Boys: | 64 |
| Number of Girls: | 31 |
| White British | 86.30% | 82 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 3 |
| African | 2.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Sparrow Hall Road , L9 6BU | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's RC Junior School Sparrow Hall Road , L9 6BU | - not rated | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's RC Infants' School Sparrow Hall Road , L9 6BU | - not rated | 881 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranworth Square County Infant School Ranworth Square , L11 3DQ | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranworth Square Primary School Ranworth Square , Norris Green L11 3DG | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen Mary School Long Lane , Aintree L9 6AF | - not rated | 645 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley High School Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Heights High School 1a Dyson Hall Drive , Fazakerley L9 7HA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dyson Hall/Gladstone House Higher Lane , Fazakerley L9 7HB | - not rated | 50 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 66 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley Open Air School Higher Lane , L9 7AG | - not rated | 429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | - not rated | 471 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.