Abbot's Lea School is a sixth form special school in Liverpool, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Abbot's Lea School has a Progress 8 score of -1.60 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 0.8, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 272 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 24.8%, 31% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.6%.
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Abbot's Lea School has a Progress 8 score of -1.60, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 0.8. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
Abbot's Lea School has an overall absence rate of 12.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Abbot's Lea School is 24.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Abbot's Lea School has 272 pupils on roll.
31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Abbot's Lea School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Abbot's Lea School is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Abbot's Lea School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
79/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
29/mo
37% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.3
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Liverpool area
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.