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Alt Bridge School
Wellcroft Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 7TA, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.6 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
325
Capacity
230
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
141%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. However, GCSE results indicate challenges, with an Attainment 8 score of 3.8 and only 6% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these academic outcomes alongside the school's strengths in providing a positive learning atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 3.8 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 6% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 4% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
Other1.5%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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53.42040, -2.83652 · L36 7TA
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN104498
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.altbridgeschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Alt Bridge School rated by Ofsted?
Alt Bridge School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is Alt Bridge School a good school?
Alt Bridge School scores 38.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Alt Bridge School in GCSEs?
Alt Bridge School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.8. 6% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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