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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/05/2011
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 85 |
| Number of Boys: | 48 |
| Number of Girls: | 37 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 17.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 48.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 76.50% | 65 |
| Other Mixed | 5.90% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.90% | 5 |
| Chinese | 2.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Coat School Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.