IMPACT Northwest Schools, Birkenhead
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school demonstrates strong commitment to pupil safety and wellbeing with excellent safeguarding practices and well-maintained facilities. Leaders have carefully planned how to manage the expansion while maintaining high standards of care and support. The school provides appropriate supervision and specialized support for pupils with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health difficulties.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with detailed policies, trained staff, and clear procedures to protect pupils from harm
- Excellent health and safety standards with regular site checks, robust fire safety compliance, and detailed risk assessments that consider pupils' individual needs
- Well-maintained premises with appropriate facilities including gym, flexible teaching spaces, secure outdoor areas, and suitable toilets and medical facilities
- Clear leadership and management with defined roles and expertise to maintain high standards during expansion
- Rigorous recruitment procedures with thorough safeguarding checks completed before staff employment
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a comprehensive policy reflecting current statutory guidance, a trained safeguarding team, and detailed procedures to protect pupils from harm.
Extracurricular Activities
PE (on and off-site), gym facilities, use of local facilities
IMPACT Northwest Schools is an independent special school for pupils aged 11-16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The inspection assessed the school's readiness to expand from 30 to 94 pupils and add additional premises.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
72 pupils
94 capacity
22 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birkenhead
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birkenhead
Admissions Demand - Wirral
Places available
3,974
Applications
3,417
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.2%
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
IMPACT Northwest Schools
Cathcart Street Primary School
The Priory Parish CofE Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Kingsway Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Wallasey
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Riverside Primary School
Somerville Primary School
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