Ofsted: Good

Alt Bridge School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Natalie Menagh

location_onLiverpool, L36 7TA

language Visit Website phone 1514778310

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

272

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Attainment 8

3.8

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Knowsley

#4,326 of 4,663 nationally

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Alt Bridge School is a Community special school school in Liverpool, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Alt Bridge School is a community special school in Liverpool, Knowsley, admitting pupils aged 11-19. The school has approximately 325 pupils on roll, of whom 70% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.8, placing the school #8 in Knowsley and #4,326 of 4,663 nationally. 3.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 2.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

3.8

Grade 5+ E&M

3.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)2.4%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.17

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.12

2023

Progress 8 Score

-2.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

-2.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.13

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

-2.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.09

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

77%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)23%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 October 2023

Inspection Report

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12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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10 September 2013

Inspection Report

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13 October 2010

Inspection Report

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03 October 2007

Inspection Report

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12 January 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-10-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2019-03-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-09-10

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2010-10-13

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 325 pupils. During this period, there were 5 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	325	5	1.5%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	323	7	2.2%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	284	4	1.4%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	285	6	2.1%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	287	5	1.7%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	272	3	1.1%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	272	5	1.8%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	274	2	0.7%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	263	1	0.4%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	261	3	1.1%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	262	6	2.3%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	220	4	1.8%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	221	0	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	222	3	1.4%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	190	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	190	3	1.6%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	194	12	6.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	150	3	2.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	146	4	2.7%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	145	1	0.7%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	131	1	0.8%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	129	1	0.8%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	129	2	1.6%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	124	8	6.5%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	120	8	6.7%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	119	5	4.2%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 137 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 53 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 44 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 43 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Alt Bridge School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover