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Peterhouse School

Non-maintained special school · Southport · PR9 8PA

Ages 5–19 · 70 pupils · Sefton

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

23.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence23.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)47.2%
Unauthorised5.1%
Authorised absence
18.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
18.9%
Enrolments in measure
53

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill88%

70 pupils · 80 places

Pupils on roll
70
Boys / girls
57 / 13
School capacity
80
Capacity fill
70 / 80 (88%)
Free school meals
41.8%
FSM pupils
23
Gender
Mixed
School type
Non-maintained special school

Age range

Ages 5–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Local authority maintained
Headteacher
Mr Calvin Wallace

Location

Address
Preston New Road, Churchtown
Postcode
PR9 8PA
Town
Southport
County
Merseyside
Local authority
Sefton
District
Sefton
Constituency
Southport
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed non-maintained special school, Ages 5–19, in Southport, Sefton, 70 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 41.8%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Southport
32
Academies among open schools in Southport
38% (12)
Open schools in PR9
17
Open schools in Sefton LA
117

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM20.3%

    0.1 miles away

  • Crossens Nursery School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • FSM0.0%

    0.1 miles away

  • Churchtown Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    • KS259%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM14.4%

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  • Marshside Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM27.5%

    0.5 miles away

  • Stanley High School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.1
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+26%
    • Absence12.1%

    0.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Calvin Wallace
Telephone
01704506682
Website
www.peterhouseschool.com

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