Harmonize Academy AP Free School

  • Alternative provision
  • Free school
  • Ages 12 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

7 Phillimore Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L6 6DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Harmonize Academy AP Free School is an alternative provision school in Liverpool for ages 12 to 16. It is one of the 186 schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 March 2015, report published 27 April 2015

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 May 2025

The school's values of 'trust, respect, compassion and forgiveness' are evident in all aspects of its work. Pupils join at various points during their schooling and have previously had poor educational experiences. They feel that staff genuinely care about their well-being. As a result, pupils feel happy and safe at school. Pupils are given a fresh start at this nurturing school. Staff cultivate highly positive and trusting relationships with pupils. Pupils are treated with a sense of fairness and respect. They speak highly of mentors who support them with any concerns that they may have. This helps them to reengage with their learning. Pupils' behaviour is exceptional. Their behaviour improves significantly over time. The school has very high expectations for all pupils' achievement. Pupils work hard in class and are keen to make up lost ground. They achieve exceptionally well from their starting points. Pupils benefit from a fantastic enrichment programme which nurtures their talents and interests. This includes dance, jewellery making and photography. Pupils spoke positively of the diverse range of trips and visits available to them. Examples include paintballing, go-karting and visits to museums and theatres. Pupils actively contribute to the local community and thoroughly enjoy participating in local drama and music productions. These activities help to build their resilience and confidence.

Pupil numbers and mix

21 pupils on roll, with places for 150

Eligible for free school meals71.4%

71.4%, 44.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support4.8%

4.8%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan85.7%

85.7%, 79.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harmonize Academy AP Free School

SchoolDistanceOfsted
Everton Free School & Football College2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
King's Leadership Phoenix Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding
New Heights High School3 milesOfsted: Good
Meadow Park School4 milesOfsted: Good
Wirral Hospitals' School5 milesOfsted: Outstanding

School details

School type
Free schools alternative provision
Sector
Free school
Trust
LIGHTHOUSE HARMONIZE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
12 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Marie McConville
Address
7 Phillimore Road, Kensington, Liverpool, L6 6DL
Local authority
Liverpool
URN
139114

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.