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Alt Bridge School

Wellcroft Road, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 7TA

Good

Inspected 11 October 2023

Good
Ofsted
5.8
Attainment 8
11–19
Ages
325
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Alt Bridge School

Alt Bridge School is a community special school in Liverpool, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 325 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.8 (2025/26). 66.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Knowsley →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 11–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
325 / 230 (141%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
11 October 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

66.3%
Free school meals
3.9%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

79%
Sustained destination
79%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.8%
Overall absence
34.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

42.94
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +5.6 vs 2023/24
8.1
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24
60.86
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +11.3 vs 2023/24
£50,973
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 21% on leadership pay
↑ +£932 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
10
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£22,913
Spend per pupil
£22,658
Income per pupil
40%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Wellcroft Road, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 7TA
Phone
01514778310
Head of Centre
Natalie Menagh

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Alt Bridge School?
Alt Bridge School is a community special school in Liverpool, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Alt Bridge School have?
Alt Bridge School has 325 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Alt Bridge School's Ofsted rating?
Alt Bridge School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2023).
How does Alt Bridge School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Alt Bridge School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.8 in 2025/26.
Where is Alt Bridge School?
Alt Bridge School is located at Wellcroft Road, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 7TA.

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