Located in Liverpool, Sandfield Park 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.
Sandfield Park School currently has around 88 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.2% boys and 31.8% girls. Around 62.5% 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 15.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 46.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 87 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.7%).
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 84% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 5% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | South Drive, Liverpool, L12 1LH |
| Website: | www.sandfieldparkschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01512280324 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Liverpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Hilton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 130961 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 88 |
| Number of Boys: | 60 |
| Number of Girls: | 28 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 15.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 46.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 80.70% | 71 |
| Other Black | 4.50% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.40% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 2 |
| Other White | 2.30% | 2 |
| Chinese | 2.30% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 1.10% | 1 |
| African | 1.10% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prescot Road Nursery School 86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Square Nursery School Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corinthian Community Primary School Inigo Road , L13 6SH | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School North Drive , Sandfield Park L12 1LE | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackmoor Park Infants' School 45 Leyfield Road , West Derby L12 9EY | 2out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic Junior School Spring Grove , West Derby L12 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's and St Timothy's Catholic Infant School South Parkside Drive , West Derby L12 8RP | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's College North Drive , Sandfield Park L12 1LF | - not rated | 358 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's College Sandfield Park , L12 1LF | - not rated | 358 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly Lodge Girls' College 140 Mill Lane , West Derby L12 7LE | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Derby School 364 West Derby Rd , L13 7HQ | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School Sandfield Walk , West Derby L12 1LH | - not rated | 0 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sandfield Park School Sandfield Walk , L12 1LH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandfield Park School South Drive , Sandfield Park L12 1LH | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Runnymede St Edward's School North Drive , Sandfield Park L12 1LE | - not rated | 415 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alder Hey Children's Hospital School Eaton Road , L12 2AP | - not rated | 742 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.