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Horizons Independent School

60 Mendip Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8NU

Ofsted: Needs attention

Independent

Phase

35

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met
Achievement
Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching
Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour
Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing
Needs attention
Leadership & governance
Needs attention
Inclusion
Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils
21
Capacity
35 (60% full)

School Information

Type
Other independent special school
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Not applicable
Boarders
No boarders
Admissions
Selective

Contact & Location

01512942826
roger@horizonseducation.org
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60 Mendip Road

Birkenhead, North West

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Administrative

URN
151346
UKPRN
10099581
Establishment No.
6026

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