Is Horizons Independent School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. The profile sets out the figures behind this.

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Horizons Independent School

60 Mendip Road, Birkenhead, CH42 8NU

Ofsted: Needs attention

Independent

Phase

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 3 March 2026.

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

GCSE Results

2025-26

Cohort Size: 4

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils: 24
Boys: 14 (58%)
Girls: 10 (42%)
Capacity: 35 (69% 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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