Located in Liverpool, Palmerston School is a not applicable school, 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.
Palmerston School currently has around 174 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66.7% boys and 33.3% girls. Around 55.8% 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 12.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.9%).
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: | Minehead Road, Liverpool, L17 6AU |
| Website: | http://www.palmerstonschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01514282128 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Liverpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alison Buckley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104748 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 175 |
| Number of Pupils: | 174 |
| Number of Boys: | 116 |
| Number of Girls: | 58 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 52.90% | 92 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.60% | 15 |
| African | 6.90% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 6.90% | 12 |
| Other Black | 4.00% | 7 |
| Chinese | 4.00% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 3 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 3 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudley Junior School Aigburth Road , L17 6BH | - not rated | 332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudley Primary School Aigburth Road , L17 6BH | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudley Infant School Dundonald Road , L17 0AE | - not rated | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Primary School Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles' Catholic Academy Tramway Road , Aigburth L17 7JA | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England High School Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | - not rated | 178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Margaret's Church of England Academy Aigburth Road , L17 6AB | 3out of 4 | 178 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shorefields School Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | - not rated | 2,332 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School Croxteth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AL | 3out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston School Minehead Road , Aigburth L17 6AU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey View Secondary Special School Minehead Road , L17 6AX | - not rated | 49 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mersey View School Minehead Road , L17 6AX | - not rated | 49 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Mersey College Riversdale Centre , Riversdale Road L19 3QR | - not rated | 650 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sefton View Children's Home and School 29 Aigburth Drive , L17 4JH | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.