... school has received a number of awards under the leadership of the Head teacher appointed in 2000. * Recognition of Quality Award in Careers in 2003 * Work Experience in 2004 * Investor in People Award in 2002 This is a community special school for pupils with a range of moderate learning difficulties aged 11-16. It is a small school with 121 pupils on roll, all statemented for special educational needs. The majority of pupils are drawn mainly from the north west Liverpool area including Bootle, Crosby, Litherland, Netherton, and Seaforth. 42 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals showing that these areas are socially and economically deprived. The school is part of a local Education Action Zone, the Manor partnership, and is also linked to a cluster of nearby schools receiving a Leadership Incentive Grant. The school was inspected by Ofsted in July 2004 and in their report Ofsted ...

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