Clifford Holroyde Sen College
Thingwall Lane, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, L14 7NXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clifford Holroyde Sen College is a special school in Liverpool for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 186 schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 November 2014, report published 17 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Clifford Holroyde is a caring and nurturing school where pupils feel safe. Prior to joining this school, many pupils have attended several schools and have experienced long periods of disrupted education. Coming to the school marks a turning point in their lives. Pupils reported that they are happy and valued by the school. Most pupils rise to the school's high expectations and achieve well. Almost all pupils go on to education, training and employment when they leave Year 11. Many pupils have exhibited challenging behaviour in their mainstream schools. Staff work hard to build trusting relationships with pupils from the moment that they join the school. This helps pupils who struggle to manage their behaviour remain calm and refocus. Pupils typically behave well in lessons and around the school. They show positive attitudes to learning. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, such as football, swimming, rowing and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. These opportunities help to build their confidence and self-esteem. Pupils enjoy taking part in community initiatives, such as selling Christmas trees to the public during the weekend, serving at a local church soup kitchen and baking and selling cakes. These activities help to develop their independence and prepare them for adulthood.
What the school should improve
- The school's plans to develop a minority of pupils' reading fluency and confidence are not fully in place. This means that those pupils who find reading difficult do not access the curriculum as well as they could. The school should continue to implement its reading strategy so that these pupils catch up quickly with their reading.
- Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should. Consequently, they miss too much learning and develop gaps in their knowledge. The school should continue to work with pupils and their families to ensure that pupils attend school regularly.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
11 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
75 pupils on roll, with places for 75
Schools near Clifford Holroyde Sen College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Sandfield Park School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Childwall Abbey School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 2.6 |
| Co-op Academy Rathbone | 2 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Boys
- Headteacher
- Mr Wayne Alexander
- Phone
- 01512289500
- Address
- Thingwall Lane, Knotty Ash, Liverpool, L14 7NX
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- URN
- 104742
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.