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OpenOfsted: Strong standardURN 104735

Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)

Non-maintained special school · Liverpool · L15 6TQ

Ages 2–19 · 80 pupils · Liverpool

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Overall absence

17.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong 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 absence17.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)48.3%
Unauthorised0.0%
Authorised absence
17.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.7%
Enrolments in measure
60

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 fill89%

80 pupils · 90 places

Pupils on roll
80
Boys / girls
42 / 38
School capacity
90
Capacity fill
80 / 90 (89%)
Free school meals
34.2%
FSM pupils
25
Gender
Mixed
School type
Non-maintained special school

Age range

Ages 2–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Local authority maintained
Headteacher
Mrs Josie Grainger-Francova

Location

Address
Church Road North, Wavertree
Postcode
L15 6TQ
Town
Liverpool
County
Merseyside
Local authority
Liverpool
District
Liverpool
Constituency
Liverpool Wavertree
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
VI - Visual Impairment; HI - Hearing Impairment
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 2–19, in Liverpool, Liverpool, 80 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school. Free school meals: 34.2%. SEN provision includes: VI - Visual Impairment; HI - Hearing Impairment.

Open schools in Liverpool
295
Academies among open schools in Liverpool
26% (78)
Open schools in L15
13
Open schools in Liverpool LA
196

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in LiverpoolNear L15

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    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Liverpool · L15 8HJ · Liverpool

    Ages 2–11

    • KS240%
    • Absence8.5%
    • FSM52.6%
    • Demand0.92

    0.2 miles away

  • The Blue Coat School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Liverpool · L15 9EE · Liverpool

    Ages 11–18

    • Att880.1
    • P80.8
    • EM5+99%
    • Absence3.3%

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  • Mosspits Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Liverpool · L15 6UN · Liverpool

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM12.3%
    • Demand0.68

    0.4 miles away

  • Greenbank Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Liverpool · L18 1JB · Liverpool

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM34.9%
    • Demand0.64

    0.6 miles away

  • King David Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Liverpool · L15 6WU · Liverpool

    Ages 2–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM3.3%
    • Demand0.95

    0.6 miles away

  • Heygreen Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Liverpool · L15 4ND · Liverpool

    Ages 2–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM77.4%
    • Demand1.20

    0.6 miles away

  • King David High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Liverpool · L15 6WU · Liverpool

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.3
    • P80.5
    • EM5+66%
    • Absence8.1%

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Josie Grainger-Francova
Telephone
01517331012
Website
www.rsblind.org

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