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Childwall Abbey School
- Secondary
- Liverpool L16 5EY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Majority of pupils are making progress at or above expected rates. Interventions provided for struggling pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm, safe, welcoming environment; positive attitudes observed in pupils.
Academic Progress: Most pupils achieve qualifications and are ready for their next stage
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy school and are supported in managing behavior
Qualifications and Training: Staff have detailed understanding of pupil needs and receive professional development.
Current Educational Practices: Staff training on developing writing skills; professional development opportunities valued by staff.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers adapt access to curriculum successfully
Current Educational Practices: Staff use various assessment strategies effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Well-supported teachers improve student learning
Strengths and Challenges: Dedication and commitment from staff noted; challenge in assessment use outside core subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents valued high quality communication; involvement in supporting pupil development.
Communication: High quality communication with parents noted; parents feel well informed.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents value care and attention children receive; positive feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express positive views about the school
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents involved via assemblies, workshops
Communication: School communicates progress clearly to parents
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors effectively hold leaders accountable; address conflicts proactively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Introduced literacy coordinator, improved writing and mathematics assessment; individualised support for pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership listens and values staff input
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on reading and attendance improvements
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding procedures thorough; e-safety promotion and monitoring effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High priority on welfare and safeguarding; staff trained to manage challenging behavior safely.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School ensures pupil welfare through PSHE
Extracurricular Offerings: Activities like Duke of Edinburgh available
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supportive balance for student interests
Outdoor Facilities: New building creating a calm, safe environment; specific facilities not detailed.
Career Counselling Services: Individualised study programs in sixth form; career adviser provides guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form prepares students well for next stage; all leavers gained college places.
Career Counselling Services: Career skills taught in PSHE curriculum
Preparation for Sixth Form: Supported internships offered in sixth form
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff understand individual needs, work closely with parents; dedicated support noted.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School adapts resources for SEND effectively
Subjects Offered: Included GCSEs for some pupils due to improved progress in core subjects.
Subjects Offered: Offers national curriculum subjects, including GCSEs
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Childwall Abbey School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 213 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.5 | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 5.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.53% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.51% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.51% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.89% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.41 | 2.43 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 85.47% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 115 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 80.56% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 22.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.76% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.41% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 50% | 14.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.09% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.28 | 2.55 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 92.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 23 | 110 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.61% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 21.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 52% | 19.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 28.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.55% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.15% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.68% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.4 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 85.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 19 | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 79.97% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 20.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.12% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 53% | 15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.47% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.18% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.77 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.82% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.74% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.16 | 2.81 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 77.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 102 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 66.15% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 17.48% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.7% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 33% | 9.27% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.03% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.45% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.87% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.97% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.71% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.76% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 78.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 105 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 48.21% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.82% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 55% | 9.09% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.52% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.15% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Childwall Abbey School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1