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Palmerston School

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Palmerston School

Minehead Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 6AU

Community special school
Pupils
174
Ages
11-19
FSM
55.8%
Capacity
175
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Palmerston School

Palmerston School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). The school has around 174 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Minehead Road, Liverpool, L17 6AU | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Palmerston School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2019 — School remains Outstanding
  3. Mar 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Palmerston School

What is Palmerston School's Ofsted rating?
Palmerston School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
Where is Palmerston School located?
Palmerston School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L17 6AU).
How many pupils attend Palmerston School?
Palmerston School has around 174 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Palmerston School with other schools?
View Palmerston School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Liverpool.