Special schoolData as of May 2026

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College

Thingwall Lane, Liverpool, L14 7NX

Community special school · Ages 11–16 · Boys

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

5.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

5.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

0.0%

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

5.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	7.4	46.4
2024/25	5.7	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-1.59	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.46

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Dixons Broadgreen Academy

0.95 km away · Academy sponsor led

Inadequate

Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School

1.05 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

NexGen Academy

1.11 km away · Other independent school

Broughton Hall Catholic High School

1.13 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs

1.46 km away · Non-maintained special school

Requires improvement

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About Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.7. The school has around 70 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Thingwall Lane, Liverpool, L14 7NX | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Standards maintained
Nov 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College

What is Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College's Ofsted rating?

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What are Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College's latest exam results?

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College located?

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L14 7NX).

How many pupils attend Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College?

Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College has around 70 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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