Redbridge High School, based in Liverpool, provides not applicable education, 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.
Redbridge High School currently has around 147 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.4% boys and 28.6% girls. Around 54.8% 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 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.7%).
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: | 179 Long Lane, Liverpool, L9 6AD |
| Website: | www.redbridgehighschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01513305100 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Liverpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Amanda Hesketh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104749 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/02/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 148 |
| Number of Pupils: | 147 |
| Number of Boys: | 105 |
| Number of Girls: | 42 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29% | 8.2% |
| White British | 68.70% | 101 |
| African | 6.80% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.80% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 4.10% | 6 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 3.40% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 1,577 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 | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's RC Junior School Sparrow Hall Road , L9 6BU | - not rated | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philomena's RC Infants' School Sparrow Hall Road , L9 6BU | - not rated | 425 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranworth Square County Infant School Ranworth Square , L11 3DQ | - not rated | 597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranworth Square Primary School Ranworth Square , Norris Green L11 3DG | 3out of 4 | 613 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 | 374 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Bosco Arts College Storrington Avenue , L11 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | 2out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley High School Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge High School 179 Long Lane , Norris Green L9 6AD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bank View High School 177 Long Lane , L9 6AD | - not rated | 22 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Heights High School 1a Dyson Hall Drive , Fazakerley L9 7HA | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dyson Hall/Gladstone House Higher Lane , Fazakerley L9 7HB | - not rated | 541 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birtenshaw School Merseyside 82 Higher Lane , Liverpool L9 7AB | - not rated | 551 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.