Red Balloon Learner Centre - Merseyside
URN: 136238 • Liverpool L4 2QH
Overview
- Name
- Red Balloon Learner Centre - Merseyside
- URN
- 136238
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Booth (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 16 Oakfield, Liverpool L4 2QH
Summary
Red Balloon Learner Centre - Merseyside is an independent special school located in Liverpool, catering to a mixed-gender student body with a capacity of 15. The school focuses on providing tailored educational support for students with diverse learning needs, fostering a nurturing environment that encourages personal growth and academic achievement.
The curriculum at Red Balloon is designed to be flexible and responsive to the individual needs of each student, ensuring that learning is both engaging and effective. The school employs a holistic approach, integrating various teaching methods and resources to support students' emotional and social development alongside their academic progress.
In addition to its educational offerings, Red Balloon Learner Centre collaborates with local organisations and educational institutions, enhancing its community ties and providing students with opportunities for real-world learning experiences. This commitment to collaboration and support reflects the school's ethos of inclusivity and empowerment, aiming to equip students with the skills and confidence necessary for their future endeavours.
The curriculum at Red Balloon is designed to be flexible and responsive to the individual needs of each student, ensuring that learning is both engaging and effective. The school employs a holistic approach, integrating various teaching methods and resources to support students' emotional and social development alongside their academic progress.
In addition to its educational offerings, Red Balloon Learner Centre collaborates with local organisations and educational institutions, enhancing its community ties and providing students with opportunities for real-world learning experiences. This commitment to collaboration and support reflects the school's ethos of inclusivity and empowerment, aiming to equip students with the skills and confidence necessary for their future endeavours.
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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 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 15
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2010-09-23
- Close date
- 2013-07-12
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 15 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 15 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 15 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 15 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 15 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 15 |
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