Everton Free School & Football College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 24 April 2024

Pupils, and students in the sixth form, attend an exceptional school. The school provides an inspirational offer that enables pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to excel. Pupils are happy. They live up to the school's high expectations. Over time, pupils mirror the football club's motto, 'nil satis nisi optimum' (nothing but the best is good enough). They demonstrate this clearly in their excellent academic, personal and social development. The transformation in pupils' behaviour, and engagement, over the time that they spend at the school is remarkable. Pupils develop their self-esteem and self-belief through learning to show respect, responsibility and resilience in all that they do. They wear their 'Everton blue' uniforms with pride. Pupils benefit highly from a broad array of additional opportunities. Visits, such as to theatres and museums, help pupils to appreciate life beyond the classroom. Pupils are encouraged to develop their interests, for example, mountain biking, cookery and swimming. Pupils of all abilities are supported to engage with a range of sporting opportunities. At the heart of this school, sits football. Pupils play in tournaments regularly, and coach local primary school pupils and disadvantaged children overseas, for example, in locations such as Aruba and New York.

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