With a Good rating from Ofsted, this specialist college offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, focusing on tailored education. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 5.7 indicates some level of achievement, it's important to note that there are currently no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider the college's strengths in individual support alongside the academic outcomes.
Clifford Holroyde Sen College
CollegeEnglandCommunity special school11–16Boys only
Overview
Ofsted
Good
2014
Pupils
70
Capacity
75
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
93%
About Clifford Holroyde Sen College
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Last inspected: 25 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 5.7 | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | 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 |
Attendance & Pupil Characteristics
Overall absence is 27.3% — above the national average. 100.0% of pupils receive SEN provision, of which 100.0% have an EHC plan. 77.1% are eligible for free school meals. the pupil-to-teacher ratio is 11.7 — a relatively low figure. teacher turnover is 40%, which is above the national average.
Attendance
Overall absence
27.3%
Well above averagePersistent absence
75.0%
Pupils missing 10%+ sessions
Severe absence
20.8%
Pupils missing 50%+ sessions
Authorised
15.7%
Unauthorised
11.6%
Pupil profile
SEN pupils
100.0%
High SEN provisionEHC plans
100.0%
Statutory EHC plan
SEN support
0.0%
School-managed support
Free school meals
77.1%
High deprivationEnglish as additional language
0.0%
Low EAL cohortStaffing
Pupil : teacher ratio
11.7
Small classesTeacher turnover
40.0%
High turnoverTeachers (FTE)
6
Full-time equivalent
Source: DfE “Pupil absence in schools in England”, “Special educational needs in England”, “Schools, pupils and their characteristics”, and “School workforce in England” via Explore Education Statistics.
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
Mixed Other4.3%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Black Caribbean1.4%
Location
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53.41405, -2.88952 · L14 7NX
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School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104742
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.clifford-holroyde.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Clifford Holroyde Sen College rated by Ofsted?
Clifford Holroyde Sen College was rated “Good” by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 November 2014.
What type of school is Clifford Holroyde Sen College?
Clifford Holroyde Sen College is a Community special school (not applicable) for ages 11–16 in Liverpool, North West. It is boys-only with 70 pupils on roll out of 75 capacity.
Where is Clifford Holroyde Sen College located?
Clifford Holroyde Sen College is at Thingwall Lane, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, Merseyside, L14 7NX, in Liverpool. Open the postcode report for L14 7NX for neighbourhood context including crime, planning, and property data.
Is Clifford Holroyde Sen College a good school?
Clifford Holroyde Sen College does not have enough published data for a headline LocaleIQ score yet. Check the inspection section and results tables on this page for available detail.
How does Clifford Holroyde Sen College compare with nearby schools?
We found fewer than three scored not applicable schools within 5 km. Open the schools map for L14 7NX to search a wider area.
What is the admissions policy at Clifford Holroyde Sen College?
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