Ernest Cookson School
Details
| Age Range | 6-11 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Address | Bankfield Road, L13 0BQ |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1513305121 |
| URN | 104744 |
School Census
| Total | 65 |
| Girls/Boys | 0/65 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 0.0%/100.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 53 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/06/2024 | Inadequate |
| 22/10/2014 | Outstanding |
| 12/09/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Inadequate |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 22/10/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/09/2011 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 01 April 2025 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 05 June 2024 | School inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 02 July 2019 | Short inspection | View |
| 22 October 2014 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 12 September 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 January 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 June 2005 | Inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 97 |
| Maths | 105 |
| 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 | 107 |
| Maths | 95 |
| Reading Progress | LOWCOV |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | LOWCOV |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 92 |
| Maths | 88 |
| Reading Progress | -8.0 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | -11.3 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 94 |
| Maths | 91 |
| Reading Progress | -8.3 |
| Writing Progress | -2.1 |
| Maths Progress | LOWCOV |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 36% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 9% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 18% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 18% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 18% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 73% |
| no | 27% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
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