The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 58% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 272
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 58.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Ania Hildrey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Beaconsfield Road, Woolton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 6EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSENDSCOPE
Independent · Very close
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Secondary · Very close
Woolton High School
Special school · 321m away
Springwood Heath Primary School
Special school · 331m away
Carleton House Preparatory School
Independent · 951m away
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Calderstones School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Woolton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abbot's Lea School's Ofsted rating?
Abbot's Lea School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbot's Lea School?
Abbot's Lea School currently has 272 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbot's Lea School take?
Abbot's Lea School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Abbot's Lea School?
Abbot's Lea School is in Liverpool, L25 6EE, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abbot's Lea School have a sixth form?
Yes, Abbot's Lea School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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