Knowsley has 6 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 2 were outstanding or exceptional and 100% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 10 Mar 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 2 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activate Community and Education Services | Outstanding | 7 Jun 2024 | L32 |
| Knowsley Central School | Outstanding | 15 Oct 2014 | L36 |
| Alt Bridge School | Good | 12 Oct 2023 | L36 |
| Bluebell Park School | Good | 4 May 2017 | L32 |
| Finch Woods Academy | Expected | 10 Mar 2026 | L26 |
| Lawrence House School | Expected | 27 Jan 2026 | L36 |