Located in Liverpool, Woolton High School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a boys 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.

Woolton High School currently has around 75 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 64.0% 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 19.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 46.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 67% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (50%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 50% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Woolton Hill Road, Liverpool, L25 6JA
Website: https://wooltonhighschool.com/
Telephone: 01513305120
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Liverpool
Headteacher / Principal: Mr ME Christian
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 104739

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 80
Number of Pupils: 75
Number of Boys: 75
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 19.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 46.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British88.00%66
Other Black2.70%2
White and Asian2.70%2
Other Mixed2.70%2
Other (any other ethnic group)1.30%1
White and Black Caribbean1.30%1
White and Black African1.30%1
Other Asian0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.98)
Of the 13 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 8 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.98
Town average
-0.46
Local authority average
-0.68
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
30%
Local authority average
27%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
37%
Local authority average
26%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
7.1
Town average
42.7
Local authority average
37.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.2
Town average
3.6
Local authority average
3.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
67%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Church Road , Woolton L25 5JF
- not rated 1,055 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton
Church Road , Woolton L25 5JF
3out of 4 1,055 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Woolton Road , L16 0JD
- not rated 1,155 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Woolton Road , L16 0JD
3out of 4 1,155 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Gateacre CofE Primary School
Halewood Road , L25 3PG
- not rated 1,213 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Francis Xavier's College
Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG
- not rated 146 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
St Francis Xavier's College
High Lee , Beaconsfield Road L25 6EG
- not rated 146 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6EG
2out of 4 146 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Calderstones School
Harthill Road , Allerton L18 3HS
3out of 4 1,596 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Julie's Catholic High School
Speke Road , Woolton L25 7TN
3out of 4 1,634 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls 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 3,256 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woolton High School
Woolton Hill Road , Woolton L25 6JA
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Springwood Heath Primary School
Woolton Hill Road , L25 6JA
- not rated 58 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harold Magnay Special School
Woolton Hill Road , L25 6JA
- not rated 128 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
SENDSCOPE
Liverpool Road , L23 5TF
- not rated 174 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abbot's Lea School
Beaconsfield Road , Woolton L25 6EE
4out of 4 350 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.