Palmerston School
URN: 104748 • Liverpool L17 6AU
Overview
- Name
- Palmerston School
- URN
- 104748
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Buckley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01514282128
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Minehead Road, Liverpool L17 6AU
Summary
Palmerston School is a community special school located in Aigburth, Liverpool, catering to 174 pupils aged 11-19. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment that fosters independence and communication skills. With a strong emphasis on building positive relationships among pupils, staff, and the wider community, Palmerston aims to help students achieve their personal goals.
The school operates a second site, Palmerston College, located in Woolton, which focuses on more independent learners. This expansion reflects the school’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its students and enhancing their educational experience. Palmerston School also offers a range of support services, including assistance with free school meals for eligible families.
With a significant percentage of pupils (55.8%) eligible for free school meals, Palmerston School is actively engaged in ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to thrive. The school encourages parents to reach out for support and information, reinforcing its ethos of community collaboration and inclusivity.
The school operates a second site, Palmerston College, located in Woolton, which focuses on more independent learners. This expansion reflects the school’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its students and enhancing their educational experience. Palmerston School also offers a range of support services, including assistance with free school meals for eligible families.
With a significant percentage of pupils (55.8%) eligible for free school meals, Palmerston School is actively engaged in ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to thrive. The school encourages parents to reach out for support and information, reinforcing its ethos of community collaboration and inclusivity.
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- Years 11-14 (including post 16) curriculum (other)
- Home (other)
- Vision Values and Mission statement (other)
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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
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 174
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 58
- FSM %
- 55.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 174 | 116 | 58 | 175 | 55.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 168 | 115 | 53 | 169 | 63.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 138 | 95 | 43 | 149 | 58.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 138 | 95 | 43 | 136 | 58.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 131 | 93 | 38 | 129 | 58.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 120 | 85 | 35 | 129 | 51.20 |
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