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Co-op Academy Rathbone

Bankfield Road, West Derby, Liverpool, L13 0BQ

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 5–11 · Boys

Ofsted

Inadequate

Jun 2024

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Lister Infant and Nursery School

0.25 km away · Community school

Good

Lister Junior School

0.25 km away · Community school

Good

St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School

0.35 km away · Voluntary aided school

Roscoe Primary School

0.76 km away · Academy converter

Requires improvement

Runnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School

0.96 km away · Voluntary aided school

Good

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About Co-op Academy Rathbone

Co-op Academy Rathbone is a primary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Bankfield Road, Liverpool, L13 0BQ | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Co-op Academy Rathbone, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2025 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Ernest Cookson School)
Jun 2024 — Inadequate
Jun 2024 — Inadequate (predecessor: Ernest Cookson School)
Oct 2014 — Outstanding (predecessor: Ernest Cookson School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Co-op Academy Rathbone received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

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Co-op Academy Rathbone is a primary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L13 0BQ).

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