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Palmerston School
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Palmerston School
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- Liverpool L17 6AU
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Outstanding
| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make excellent progress in literacy and numeracy skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students display exemplary behavior and enjoy attending school.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are fully committed and engage in professional training.
Current Educational Practices: Staff welcome opportunities to update their skills and knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are creative, high expectations for student achievement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are well-informed through coffee mornings and support groups.
Communication: Regular information exchange keeps parents informed about children's learning.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly pleased with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership team communicates very high expectations and ambition.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continuously seek ways to improve student outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Comprehensive policies keep students safe and secure.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel very safe and are treated with utmost respect.
Extracurricular Offerings: Residential and sporting activities greatly enjoyed by students.
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective careers advice and work placements.
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Palmerston School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 168 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding 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 |
A-
|
B+
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.1 | 6.7 | 12.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 26.53% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 22.26% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.51% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.89% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 100% | 85.47% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 115 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 80.56% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 22.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.76% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.41% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 29.89% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 21.94% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 100% | 92.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 110 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.61% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 21.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 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
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 28.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 23.15% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.53% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.68% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 100% | 85.5% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 79.97% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 20.65% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.12% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 30.05% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 25.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.74% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 100% | 77.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 102 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 66.15% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.48% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 41.7% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 30.03% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 25.97% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.71% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 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 | - | 78.15% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 7 | 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 | - | 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
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Palmerston School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
