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Palmerston School
Minehead Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 6AU, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.9 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
174
Capacity
175
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a remarkably high LocaleIQ score of 98.9, this school stands out for its exceptional educational quality. Parent satisfaction is notably strong, with 93% expressing happiness with the school, indicating a supportive community environment. Although specific academic progress data is limited, the overall performance suggests a commitment to excellence in education.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2015Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Progress is communicated
98%
My child makes good progress
95%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
School supports development
90%
School keeps me informed
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British52.9%
Other8.6%
Asian Other6.9%
Black African6.9%
Black Other4.0%
Asian Chinese4.0%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
White Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
White Irish0.6%
Location
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53.36759, -2.93080 · L17 6AU
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104748
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.palmerstonschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Palmerston School rated by Ofsted?
Palmerston School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2015.
Is Palmerston School a good school?
Palmerston School scores 98.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Palmerston School?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Palmerston School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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