Sandfield Park School
South Drive, Sandfield Park, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 1LHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sandfield Park School is a special school in Liverpool for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 186 schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 June 2024, report published 18 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 June 2024
Pupils thrive and flourish at this school. They are happy and behave well, showing empathy, courtesy and kindness to one another. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, benefit considerably from the warm and supportive relationships that they have with staff and with each other. The school has exceptionally high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils rise to meet these aspirations. They have highly positive attitudes to learning and a real commitment to their education. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They gain the qualifications that they need to move on to the next stage in their education, training or employment. Pupils make a positive contribution to the life of the school and to the wider community. For example, some pupils are members of the school council and NHS cadets. Others attend the school's parliament and volunteer at a local hospital. Pupils relish the opportunity to visit places of interest, including beaches, museums and a safari park. They partake in trips, such as a narrow boat journey and camping. Some pupils successfully complete the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. These rich experiences help pupils to develop confidence and resilience.
Pupil numbers and mix
87 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Sandfield Park School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Academy Rathbone | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Clifford Holroyde Sen College | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 5.7 |
| St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool) | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| Childwall Abbey School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 2.6 |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Co Headteacher Mark / Wendy Hilton / Henshaw
- Phone
- 01512280324
- Address
- South Drive, Sandfield Park, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 1LH
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- URN
- 130961
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.