The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (167% full)
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 59.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Piercy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Childwall Abbey Road, Childwall, Liverpool, Merseyside, L16 5EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshfield School
Special school · Very close
Childwall Valley Primary School
Primary · 816m away
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 855m away
Hope School
Special school · 1.1km away
Woolton High School
Special school · 1.2km away
Springwood Heath Primary School
Special school · 1.2km away
SENDSCOPE
Independent · 1.3km away
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Childwall Abbey School's Ofsted rating?
Childwall Abbey School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Childwall Abbey School?
Childwall Abbey School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Childwall Abbey School take?
Childwall Abbey School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Childwall Abbey School?
Childwall Abbey School is in Liverpool, L16 5EY, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Childwall Abbey School have a sixth form?
Yes, Childwall Abbey School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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