174
Pupils · 2024/25
31%
EAL · 2024/25
31%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 11/12/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLiverpool
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Palmerston School · Secondary with sixth form · Liverpool
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
174
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
31%
FSM eligible
58%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
31%
Contact
Address
Minehead Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 6AU
Local authority
Liverpool
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 174 | 6.5 | 100% | 31% | 58% | 11% | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 168 | 6.1 | 100% | 29% | 69% | 13% | 40% |
| 2022/23 | 149 | 6.4 | 100% | 26% | 64% | 13% | 39% |
| 2021/22 | 138 | 5.9 | 100% | 25% | 64% | 16% | 47% |
| 2020/21 | 131 | 6.7 | 100% | 20% | 45% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 123 | 5.9 | 100% | 13% | 57% | 10% | 30% |
| 2017/18 | 109 | 5.8 | 100% | 12% | 70% | 8% | 24% |
| 2016/17 | 100 | 4.6 | 100% | 9% | 68% | 8% | 21% |
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