Ofsted: Requires improvement

St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs

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

personDr John Patterson

location_onLiverpool, L12 9HN

language Visit Website phone 1512289968

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

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GCSE Rank

#35 in Liverpool

#4,160 of 4,676 nationally

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St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs is a Non-maintained special school school in Liverpool, serving ages 4-19. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs is a non-maintained special school in Liverpool, admitting pupils aged 4-19. The school has approximately 43 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 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

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

7.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.45

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

4.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.45

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

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

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

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

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

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

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 July 2025

Inspection Report

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23 April 2024

Inspection Report

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31 January 2023

Inspection Report

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31 January 2023

Inspection Report

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09 November 2016

Inspection Report

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20 June 2012

Inspection Report

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04 December 2008

Inspection Report

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19 October 2005

Inspection Report

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14 February 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-04-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-11-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-06-20

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-12-04

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 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 43 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	43	0.0%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	38	0.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	46	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	46	0.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	43	0.0%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	47	0.0%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	47	0.0%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	46	0.0%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	42	0.0%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	39	0.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	39	0.0%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	43	0.0%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	41	0.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	38	0.0%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	37	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	37	0.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	36	0.0%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	37	0.0%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	34	0.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	33	0.0%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	32	0.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	32	0.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	31	0.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	37	0.0%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	40	0.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	39	0.0%	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.

Visual Impairment 40 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

42.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree57%

agree36%

disagree7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree43%

agree21%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know21%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree71%

agree14%

strongly agree71%

agree21%

disagree7%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree36%

strongly disagree7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree57%

agree29%

disagree14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.