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Christian Fellowship School, Liverpool

All-through
Other independent school
Mixed
Christian
Ages 4–16

Christian Fellowship School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Liverpool. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Christian Fellowship School in detail

Christian Fellowship School in its own words

In its own words: "The story of Christian Fellowship School is an ongoing adventure of discovery, growth and dedication. The school was started by a pioneering group of parents and teachers who had a passion to provide Christian families with a vision for education, where Christ-centred living is at the heart of everything."

Vision and values (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Results

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Christian Fellowship School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Compared with nearby schools

The nearest other independent schools to Christian Fellowship School are Progress Schools - Liverpool (0.9 miles, Requires improvement); The Belvedere Preparatory School (1.2 miles); Auckland College (1.6 miles); and Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts (1.7 miles).

Progress Schools - LiverpoolThe Belvedere Preparatory SchoolAuckland CollegeNazene Danielle School of Performing Arts

Who goes there

In 2026, 61 pupils (34.9%) received SEN support and 8 (4.6%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Edge Hill Rail Station, about 420 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Wavertree Road (adjacent), 190 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 950 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, drug offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Liverpool (342), as is usual near a town centre.

Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Paula Virr
Pupils:175
LA:Liverpool
Phone:01517091642
Address:Overbury Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool, L7 3HL
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:27 February 1981

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 21 May 2019, before the latest ISI inspection.

  • Routine Inspection

    21 April 2026

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    28 June 2023

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URN:104730
UKPRN:10015412
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Liverpool Wavertree
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's May 2019 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

Christian Fellowship School creates an excellent environment where pupils develop strong Christian values and become well-rounded, conscientious young people. Teachers have high expectations and use engaging activities to help pupils make good progress. The school is deeply committed to pupil wellbeing, with exemplary behaviour and outstanding personal development opportunities including leadership roles, cultural experiences and overseas visits.

Key Strengths

  • Exemplary pupil conduct - pupils are polite, courteous and embody the school's Christian values
  • Outstanding personal development with excellent attitudes to learning
  • Good progress by the time pupils leave, achieving well in a wide range of GCSEs
  • Safeguarding and pastoral welfare are at the heart of the school with vigilant, well-trained staff
  • Broad and balanced curriculum that allows pupils to make choices reflecting their interests and talents

Areas for Improvement

  • Subject leaders need to develop their skills in using assessment information to evaluate the impact of their actions on pupil learning
  • Lower school curriculum progression in subjects other than English and mathematics is sometimes disjointed and superficial
  • Early years outdoor learning opportunities could be better developed

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective with meticulously followed procedures, statutory staff checks completed, and well-trained vigilant staff protecting pupils from risks.

Extracurricular Activities

Adventurous outdoor activities on residential visits, swimming lessons, PE including off-site activities, performing arts, language courses including Chinese, leadership roles, community links in Europe and Africa

Christian Fellowship School is a good independent school with outstanding personal development, behaviour and welfare. Senior leaders are reflective with high aspirations, and teachers use good subject knowledge to create engaging learning activities.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Secondary Performance (GCSE)

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Christian Fellowship School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

GCSE Subjects Offered

Religious Studies40
English Language40
Mathematics38
English Literature36
History30
French26
Biology20
Physics20
Chemistry20
Combined Science14
Other Modern Languages4
Art and Design4
Business Studies2
Physical Education2
Hospitality and Catering1
Spanish1
Geography1

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools

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Getting There

Train Stations

Edge Hill Rail Station (Entrance)
417m · 7 min walk

Bus Stops

Wavertree Road (adj)
192m · 3 min walk
Winifred Drive (adj)
264m · 4 min walk
Chatsworth Drive (adj)
282m · 5 min walk
Edge Hill Interchange (Stop A)
320m · 5 min walk
Overton Street (adj)
335m · 5 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
69
Fatal
0
Serious
19
Children hurt
10

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 69 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 50 slight.

10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.

19 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Liverpool is 32 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

88%

Available places

175 pupils

200 places

25 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool

Low pressure
New homes approved:13,032
Projected new pupils:2,346

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Liverpool

Across Liverpool council

Low demand council-wide0.88 applications per place

Places available

6,108

Applications

5,379

Got 1st preference

68.1%

Got preferred school

89.6%

All secondary applications across Liverpool council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History(6)

21 May 2019
14 February 2017
19 November 2013

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

61

SEN Support

8

EHC Plans

39.4%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

175

Total Pupils

94

Boys

81

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Christian Fellowship School

What are GCSE results like at Christian Fellowship School?

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Christian Fellowship School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

When was Christian Fellowship School last inspected?

Christian Fellowship School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.

How many pupils go to Christian Fellowship School?

Christian Fellowship School has around 175 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Christian Fellowship School?

Christian Fellowship School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.

How many road collisions happen near Christian Fellowship School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 69 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 50 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 6 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 19 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Liverpool is 32 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).

Where is Christian Fellowship School?

Christian Fellowship School is at Overbury Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 3HL.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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