Horizons Independent School, Birkenhead

Overview

Horizons Independent School is an independent school (other independent special school) in Birkenhead, North West, for pupils aged 11–16. This summary is generated only from official structured fields.

School details

Official establishment type: Other independent special school
Establishment group: Special schools
Age range: Ages 11–16
Gender of entry: Mixed
Boarding: No boarders
School capacity: 35
Pupils on roll: 24
URN: 151346

Admissions

Admissions policy: Selective
Local authority: Wirral

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Official inspection data

Ofsted inspections

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Ofsted report card

Inspected 3 March 2026 · Published 11 June 2026

Renewed education inspection framework (non-association independent schools)

Safeguarding standards: Met
Inclusion: Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention
Achievement: Needs attention
Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention
Early years (where applicable): Not applicable
Post-16 provision (where applicable): Not applicable
Leadership and governance: Needs attention

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Independent school standards

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Overall compliance

Did not meet all standards

Complies with its registration agreement.

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Source: Ofsted · Inspections and outcomes. Official Ofsted page for this school

Location

Address: 60 Mendip Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire, CH42 8NU
Local authority: Wirral
Area: Schools in Wirral

Inspection

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Inspectorate: Ofsted

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