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ES Independent School is a private secondary-stage school in Merseyside, Liverpool, with a published age range of 11-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
ES Independent School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Key-worker relationships, small classes and trauma-informed practice define ES Independent School's alternative provision. Functional Skills English and maths run alongside ASDAN Personal Development, employability and life-skills work. Careers exploration, volunteering, work experience and therapeutic interventions give the programme a deliberately practical emphasis.
The 11-to-19, mixed and non-boarding provision includes a sixth form. One important detail needs keeping clear: Long Lane in Garston is described as a 5,000-square-foot independent-school premises, while 52 Wellington Street is used for post-16 provision. The available material does not establish that one site replaced the other, so they should be treated as separate arrangements.
The registered identity is linked to 52 Wellington Street and the latest standard inspection dates from July 2023. Enquiries go through the education service. No conventional entrance assessment or Liverpool-specific admissions route is identified for this provision, which suits its specialist, individually planned model rather than a standard annual intake.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 0.2 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Liverpool and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 0.20
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.01
- EBacc entry
- 0%
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-19
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gayle Worswick
- Pupil roll
- 43 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 52 Wellington Street, Garston, Liverpool, Merseyside
- Postcode
- L19 2LX
- Area
- Liverpool
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gayle Worswick
School contact
- School phone
- 01514274193
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01514274193
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Bursaries available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 0.2 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.01 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 6 June 2023
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2023-06-06. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does ES Independent School handle admissions?
ES Independent School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to ES Independent School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for ES Independent School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for ES Independent School?
ES Independent School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 6 June 2023.