The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 56% 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
- 174
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 55.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Alison Buckley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Minehead Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 6AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMersey View School
Special school · Very close
Mersey View Secondary Special School
Special school · Very close
St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Secondary · Very close
Sudley Primary School
Primary · 310m away
St Charles' Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Liverpool College
All-through · Grammar · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Palmerston School's Ofsted rating?
Palmerston School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Palmerston School?
Palmerston School currently has 174 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Palmerston School take?
Palmerston School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Palmerston School?
Palmerston School is in Liverpool, L17 6AU, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Palmerston School have a sixth form?
Yes, Palmerston School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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