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Childwall Abbey School

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Childwall Abbey School

Childwall Abbey Road, Childwall, Liverpool, L16 5EY

Community special school · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2015

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

Academic picture

2.6school · 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
2.6
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

2.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/245.046.4
2024/252.646.0

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

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.340.00
2024/25Not availableNot 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
0.20
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Woolton High School
1.21 km away · Community special school
Good
SENDSCOPE
1.25 km away · Other independent special school
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
1.28 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
King David High School
1.29 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
1.34 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Childwall Abbey School

Childwall Abbey School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.6. The school has around 217 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Childwall Abbey Road, Liverpool, L16 5EY | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jul 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Feb 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Childwall Abbey School

What is Childwall Abbey School's Ofsted rating?
Childwall Abbey School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Childwall Abbey School's latest exam results?
Childwall Abbey School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Childwall Abbey School located?
Childwall Abbey School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L16 5EY).
How many pupils attend Childwall Abbey School?
Childwall Abbey School has around 217 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Childwall Abbey School with other schools?
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