Alt Bridge School
Wellcroft Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 7TAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alt Bridge School is a special school in Liverpool for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 62 schools in Knowsley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2023, report published 30 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2023
Pupils love being a part of Alt Bridge School. Strong relationships between staff and pupils are pivotal to the success of this school. Pastoral care is exemplary, and pupils feel happy and safe. This is because pupils know that staff care for them and will support them with any worries that they may have. The school provides a plethora of exciting opportunities that develop pupils' character. For example, pupils join in a vast array of outdoor activities, and they gain many life skills and awards. In addition, pupils work closely with members of the local community. This work contributes considerably to developing pupils' communication skills. Similarly, pupils are exceedingly proud of the work that they do around equality. Many pupils relish being part of the equalities team. They explained that the work they do supports the well-being of their fellow classmates. Pupils behave well. Around the school and in lessons, pupils conduct themselves appropriately. They follow the school's well-established routines. Pupils' behaviour does not disrupt learning in lessons. When needed, staff support pupils to help them regulate their own behaviour. Pupils learn in a calm and orderly environment. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement across a range of subjects. Pupils respond well to these expectations. In many subjects, pupils achieve highly. The curriculum in the sixth form is incredibly well designed. Sixth-form students flourish.
What the school should improve
- In a minority of subjects, the school's assessment systems are underdeveloped. On occasion, this hinders how well staff identify the next steps in pupils' learning. Leaders should ensure that in these subjects, assessment systems enable staff to identify and address the gaps in pupils' learning.
- The school does not communicate with a minority of parents as effectively as it could. This means that some parents do not feel that they are adequately informed about their child's learning in school. Leaders should ensure that parents are fully informed about how their child is achieving at school.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
53 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
356 pupils on roll, with places for 230
Schools near Alt Bridge School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowsley Central School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Lawrence House School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Lakeside School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Clifford Holroyde Sen College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 5.7 |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natalie Menagh
- Phone
- 01514778310
- Address
- Wellcroft Road, Huyton, Liverpool, L36 7TA
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- URN
- 104498
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.