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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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