Best 3 Not applicable schools in Knowsley – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

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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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

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: Knowsley Central School (Not applicable) in Liverpool; Meadow Park School (Not applicable) in Knowsley; Alt Bridge School (Not applicable) in Liverpool — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Knowsley Central School, Meadow Park School and Alt Bridge School. They are not applicable phase and community special school and pupil referral unit type located around Liverpool, Merseyside and Knowsley, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Knowsley Central School), published Nov 2014. The lowest is 2 (Meadow Park School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Meadow Park School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 65–70%, range 45–50%–80–85%; all under Knowsley local authority.

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Attribute	Knowsley Central School L36 7SY	Meadow Park School L28 1RX	Alt Bridge School L36 7TA
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Liverpool Merseyside L36 7SY	Knowsley Merseyside L28 1RX	Liverpool Merseyside L36 7TA
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Nov 2014	2 12 May 2024	2 30 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	80–85% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	110	120	230
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Knowsley (340)	Knowsley (340)	Knowsley (340)
Website	www.knowsleycentral.co.uk	www.meadowparkknowsley.co.uk	www.altbridgeschool.com
Telephone	01514778450	01514778100	01514778310
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Knowsley Central School

L36 7SY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L36 7SY
Ofsted: 1 10 Nov 2014
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Knowsley (340)
Website: www.knowsleycentral.co.uk
Telephone: 01514778450

Meadow Park School

L28 1RX

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Knowsley
Merseyside
L28 1RX
Ofsted: 2 12 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 80–85% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Knowsley (340)
Website: www.meadowparkknowsley.co.uk
Telephone: 01514778100

Alt Bridge School

L36 7TA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L36 7TA
Ofsted: 2 30 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Knowsley (340)
Website: www.altbridgeschool.com
Telephone: 01514778310

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.