Ernest Cookson School
URN: 104744 • Liverpool L13 0BQ
Overview
- Name
- Ernest Cookson School
- URN
- 104744
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 18.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nigel Hunt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01513305121
- Website
- Address
- Bankfield Road, Liverpool L13 0BQ
Summary
Ernest Cookson School is a community special school located in Liverpool, specifically catering to boys with special educational needs. The school currently has 63 pupils enrolled, with a capacity for 70, indicating a supportive and focused environment for each student. A significant percentage of the student body, 79.40%, is eligible for free school meals, reflecting the community context and the socio-economic challenges faced by many families in the area.
The school is dedicated to providing tailored educational experiences that cater to the individual needs of its pupils. This includes a curriculum designed to promote personal, social, and academic development, ensuring that each child can thrive in a nurturing setting. The staff at Ernest Cookson School are trained to support a diverse range of learning needs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all students can achieve their potential.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with efforts made to involve families and local organisations in the educational process. This collaborative approach not only enhances the learning experience but also strengthens the support network available to students and their families.
The school is dedicated to providing tailored educational experiences that cater to the individual needs of its pupils. This includes a curriculum designed to promote personal, social, and academic development, ensuring that each child can thrive in a nurturing setting. The staff at Ernest Cookson School are trained to support a diverse range of learning needs, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where all students can achieve their potential.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with efforts made to involve families and local organisations in the educational process. This collaborative approach not only enhances the learning experience but also strengthens the support network available to students and their families.
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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
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 63
- Boys
- 63
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 79.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2025-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 63 | 63 | 0 | 70 | 79.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 70 | 70 | 0 | 70 | 85.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 70 | 81.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 58 | 81.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 53 | 53 | 0 | 58 | 83.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 56 | 56 | 0 | 58 | 76.80 |
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