Abbot's Lea School
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Address | Beaconsfield Road, L25 6EE |
| School Website | www.abbotsleaschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1514281161 |
| URN | 104736 |
School Census
| Total | 271 |
| Girls/Boys | 40/231 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 14.8%/85.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 153 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/07/2024 | Outstanding |
| 02/11/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 13/01/2016 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 10/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/11/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 13/01/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2024 | School inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 02 November 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 13 January 2016 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 13 September 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 January 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 01 July 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.04 |
| Progress 8 | -1.6 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 3% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.17 |
| Progress 8 | -1.6 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -14.7 |
| Writing Progress | -13.3 |
| Maths Progress | -14.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -9.1 |
| Writing Progress | -9.1 |
| Maths Progress | -9.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 12% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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