Located in Liverpool, Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a non-maintained 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.

Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) currently has around 85 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.5% boys and 43.5% girls. Around 34.7% 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 17.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 48.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.5%).

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

School Information

Address: Church Road North, Liverpool, L15 6TQ
Website: www.rsblind.org
Telephone: 01517331012
School Type: Non-maintained special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Liverpool
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Vicki Dwyer
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 104735

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/05/2011

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 90
Number of Pupils: 85
Number of Boys: 48
Number of Girls: 37

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 17.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 48.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.50%65
Other Mixed5.90%5
Other (any other ethnic group)5.90%5
Chinese2.40%2
White and Black African2.40%2
Other Asian1.20%1
Bangladeshi1.20%1
Pakistani1.20%1
Unclassified1.20%1
Irish1.20%1
White and Asian1.20%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.46
Local authority average
-0.02
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
30%
Local authority average
42%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
37%
Local authority average
48%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
42.7
Local authority average
45.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
3.6
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allenby Square Nursery School
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- not rated 1,891 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chatham Place Nursery School
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3out of 4 1,928 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
East Prescot Road Nursery School
86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW
4out of 4 2,666 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wavertree Church of England School
Rose Villas , Wavertree L15 8HJ
3out of 4 322 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School
South Drive , Wavertree L15 8JL
3out of 4 511 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Mosspits Junior School
Mosspits Lane , Wavertree L15 6UN
- not rated 613 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mosspits Infant School
Mosspits Lane , L15 6UN
- not rated 613 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Mosspits Lane , Wavertree L15 6UN
3out of 4 628 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Blue Coat School
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3out of 4 329 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Blue Coat School
Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE
- not rated 329 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King David High School
116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU
3out of 4 1,166 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Childwall School - A Specialist Sports College
Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ
- not rated 1,295 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ
3out of 4 1,295 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Liverpool College
Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG
4out of 4 1,782 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ
4out of 4 0 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School
Assess Education North West
193 Picton Road , Wavertree L15 4LG
- not rated 634 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Assess Education
260 Picton Road , L15 4LP
- not rated 634 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Sandown College
Sandown Road , L15 4JD
- not rated 983 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts
Lower Ground Floor, the Port of Liverpool Building , L3 1BY
- not rated 1,621 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.