Redbridge High School, Liverpool
Redbridge High School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Liverpool. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Redbridge High School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Redbridge High School are Bank View High School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Birtenshaw School Merseyside (0.3 miles, Good); Cavendish View School (1.1 miles, Good); and Hazel Cottage School (1.1 miles).
Bank View High SchoolBirtenshaw School MerseysideCavendish View SchoolHazel Cottage School
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Redbridge High School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 22 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
59.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Redbridge High School has an education, health and care plan (154 of 154 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Redbridge High School provides for pupils with autism, physical disability and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Fazakerley Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Landford Avenue (adjacent), 400 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Redbridge High School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Redbridge High School issued 6 suspensions, 4.1 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from February 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Redbridge High School excels at building caring relationships that help pupils develop confidence and independence. The school combines strong academic teaching with excellent support for emotional wellbeing, therapies and communication skills. Older pupils are exceptionally well prepared for adulthood through practical experiences like working in the school cafe and tailored work placements.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious and tailored curriculum with vocational qualifications that prepare students for work
- Exceptional behaviour management and emotional support helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
- Outstanding careers guidance seamlessly integrated into qualifications with strong work experience placements
- Skilled staff who use EHC plans expertly to design engaging activities and address misconceptions
- Strong focus on personal development through community visits, residential experiences and life skills
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Lake District residential trips, sports competitions, music workshop, drama club, school plays, yoga, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, climbing, swimming, museum visits, beach trips, local business visits
Redbridge High School has maintained its outstanding standards through effective action and caring relationships that help pupils flourish academically and personally. The school provides ambitious curriculum pathways and exceptional support for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism spectrum disorder.
At a Glance
59.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, Physical, SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
24 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Redbridge High School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Redbridge High School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Redbridge High School is in Liverpool; for families living there:
- Liverpool's school travel policy: this document : Home to School Transport Policy 2026-27
- How to apply: Apply for a travel pass
- Post-16 transport: Liverpool states a charge of £680 a year. Source
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 6 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
104%
Over capacity
154 pupils
148 places
6 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Liverpool
Across Liverpool council
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)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
154
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Redbridge High School provides for pupils with autism, physical disability and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
154
Total Pupils
109
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
7.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,872
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.4%
Overall absence
13.8%
Persistent absence
94
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Redbridge High School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Redbridge High School
What is Redbridge High School's Ofsted rating?
Redbridge High School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Redbridge High School?
No fixed boundary. When Redbridge High School is oversubscribed, Liverpool allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Redbridge High School?
Redbridge High School has around 154 pupils on roll. 60% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Redbridge High School have specialist SEN provision?
Redbridge High School provides for pupils with autism, physical disability and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Redbridge High School?
7.4% of sessions were missed at Redbridge High School in 2024/25. 13.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Redbridge High School?
Apply through Liverpool's coordinated admissions process, naming Redbridge High School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Redbridge High School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 6 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 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 Redbridge High School?
Redbridge High School is at 179 Long Lane, Norris Green, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 6AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)