Compare Abbot's Lea School and Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit and Sandfield Park School

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Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Abbot's Lea School (Not applicable) in Liverpool; Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit (Not applicable) in Liverpool; Sandfield Park School (Not applicable) in Liverpool — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Abbot's Lea School, Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit and Sandfield Park School. They are not applicable phase and community special school and pupil referral unit type located around Liverpool, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Abbot's Lea School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Abbot's Lea School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 350, typical FSM 60–65%, range 55–60%–70–75%; across local authorities including Liverpool and Sefton.

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Attribute	Abbot's Lea School L25 6EE	Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit L23 1TY	Sandfield Park School L12 1LH
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Liverpool Merseyside L25 6EE	Liverpool Merseyside L23 1TY	Liverpool Merseyside L12 1LH
Latest Ofsted	1 23 Sep 2024	1 18 Jun 2023	1 18 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	272	27	—
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Liverpool (341)	Sefton (343)	Liverpool (341)
Website	www.abbotsleaschool.co.uk	www.jigsawpru.co.uk	www.sandfieldparkschool.com
Telephone	01514281161	01519342485	01512280324
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Abbot's Lea School

L25 6EE

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L25 6EE
Ofsted: 1 23 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Liverpool (341)
Website: www.abbotsleaschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01514281161

Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit

L23 1TY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L23 1TY
Ofsted: 1 18 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sefton (343)
Website: www.jigsawpru.co.uk
Telephone: 01519342485

Sandfield Park School

L12 1LH

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L12 1LH
Ofsted: 1 18 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Liverpool (341)
Website: www.sandfieldparkschool.com
Telephone: 01512280324

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.