Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is a sixth form special school in Leasowe, 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, Clare Mount Specialist Sports College has a Progress 8 score of -0.15 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 17.0, 8% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 11.8%, 49% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 11.4%.
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Clare Mount Specialist Sports College has a Progress 8 score of -0.15, 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 17.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
8% of students at Clare Mount Specialist Sports College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College has an overall absence rate of 11.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is 11.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
49% 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.
Clare Mount Specialist Sports College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Clare Mount Specialist Sports College is overdue for reinspection.
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 Clare Mount Specialist Sports College'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
135/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
56/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
8
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Leasowe Rail Station
0.4km away · 3 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
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.