Sandfield Park School
URN: 130961 • Liverpool L12 1LH
Overview
- Name
- Sandfield Park School
- URN
- 130961
- 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
- 63.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Hilton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01512280324
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- South Drive, Liverpool L12 1LH
Summary
Sandfield Park School is a community special school located in Liverpool, catering to 88 mixed-gender pupils with a variety of physical, medical, emotional, and learning difficulties. The school operates across three sites, including Sandfield Medical Needs Education at Alder Hey Hospital, the Alder Centre for Education (ACE), and The Bridge. Each provision is tailored to meet the unique needs of its students, ensuring that those unable to attend their mainstream schools due to medical reasons receive appropriate educational support.
The curriculum at Sandfield Park is designed to be inclusive and holistic, integrating employability skills within the learning framework. The school's "Aim to Work" strategy provides students with opportunities for work experience, vocational training, and personal development. This approach is aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks for good careers guidance, ensuring that all pupils are prepared for their future transitions into further education or employment.
In addition to academic support, Sandfield Park prioritises mental health and well-being, offering a range of services to support students and their families. The school fosters a strong sense of community, exemplified by initiatives like the Sandy Park Café, which engages students in real-world experiences while serving the local area.
The curriculum at Sandfield Park is designed to be inclusive and holistic, integrating employability skills within the learning framework. The school's "Aim to Work" strategy provides students with opportunities for work experience, vocational training, and personal development. This approach is aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks for good careers guidance, ensuring that all pupils are prepared for their future transitions into further education or employment.
In addition to academic support, Sandfield Park prioritises mental health and well-being, offering a range of services to support students and their families. The school fosters a strong sense of community, exemplified by initiatives like the Sandy Park Café, which engages students in real-world experiences while serving the local area.
Useful links
- Governor Portal (governance)
- Sandfield Park (other)
- Alder Centre for Education (ACE) (other)
- Medical Needs Education (other)
- MNE at Alder Hey Hospital (other)
- Parent Support (other)
- Policies (other)
- Sandfield (other)
- Sandy Park Café (other)
- Attendance & Term Dates (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
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 88
- Boys
- 60
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 62.50
- Open date
- 1996-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 88 | 60 | 28 | 62.50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 90 | 60 | 30 | 65.50 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 46 | 33 | 71.40 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 46 | 33 | 71.40 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 82 | 49 | 33 | 65.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 78 | 40 | 38 | 53.70 |
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