Abbot's Lea School
URN: 104736 • Liverpool L25 6EE
Overview
- Name
- Abbot's Lea School
- URN
- 104736
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ania Hildrey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01514281161
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beaconsfield Road, Liverpool L25 6EE
Summary
Abbot's Lea School is a maintained community special school located in Liverpool, catering to over 270 students aged 3-19 with Autism and various associated learning differences. The school aims to provide high-quality education by focusing on academic progress, specialist support, and the development of essential life skills. This approach is designed to prepare students for independence and adulthood, promoting personalisation of learning through small class sizes and targeted support.
The school operates a multidisciplinary team that includes therapeutic services such as Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy, ensuring comprehensive support for students' welfare and educational needs. Abbot's Lea School also values collaboration with families and the wider community, encouraging input from parents and staff to enhance the educational experience.
With a commitment to being an International Centre of Excellence in Autism Education, Abbot's Lea School fosters a supportive environment where students can thrive. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to engage with the school community through various channels, including social media and newsletters.
The school operates a multidisciplinary team that includes therapeutic services such as Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy, ensuring comprehensive support for students' welfare and educational needs. Abbot's Lea School also values collaboration with families and the wider community, encouraging input from parents and staff to enhance the educational experience.
With a commitment to being an International Centre of Excellence in Autism Education, Abbot's Lea School fosters a supportive environment where students can thrive. The school encourages open communication and invites parents to engage with the school community through various channels, including social media and newsletters.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Events/Term Dates (calendar)
- Research Events (calendar)
- Key Diary Dates 2025-2026 Term 1 (download)
- Term dates 2025-26 (download)
- Home (other)
- About ALS (other)
- Our Staff (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Our School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bank View High School (72.4)
- Millstead School (69.6)
- Rowan Park School (68.5)
- Knowsley Central School (68.3)
- Princes School (68.2)
Key details
- LA
- Liverpool
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 272
- Pupils
- 272
- Boys
- 227
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 58.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 272 | 227 | 45 | 272 | 58.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 271 | 229 | 42 | 272 | 57.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 270 | 234 | 36 | 272 | 57.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 270 | 234 | 36 | 272 | 57.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 271 | 237 | 34 | 272 | 55.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 260 | 228 | 32 | 272 | 47.70 |
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