Waterside Academy is an alternative provision academy in Liverpool, Sefton, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 84 pupils
- Ofsted: Inadequate
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 84 (places for 120)
- Headteacher
- Mr Jason Webb (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The People's Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 December 2024
- Free school meals
- 73.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Sefton
- School reference (URN)
- 150834
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Sefton council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Serious weaknesses. Rated Inadequate, May 2023; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (January 2020)
Ofsted has placed this school in serious weaknesses.
Rated Inadequate at its last graded inspection, in May 2023.
- Quality of educationInadequate
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementInadequate
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, January 2020).
Contact and getting there
Daleacre Campus, Daleacre Drive, Liverpool, L30 2QQ
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Rowan Park School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.5 miles
- The Grange Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Newfield School Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
By need in Sefton: Autism (17) · SEMH (7) · Speech and language (7) · Moderate learning (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (7) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (5) · Vision (4) · Physical (4) · Hearing (3) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about Waterside Academy
How do I get a place at Waterside Academy?
Places at Waterside Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Sefton council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Waterside Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Waterside Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in May 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Waterside Academy?
Daleacre Campus, Daleacre Drive, Liverpool, L30 2QQ, in Sefton.
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