Open Special Mixed

Palmerston School

Minehead Road, Liverpool, L17 6AU
174 Pupils
175 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
55.80% FSM %
116 Boys
58 Girls
About Palmerston School

Located in Liverpool (L17 6AU), Palmerston School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 11–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Special schools and situated within the local authority of Liverpool.

It has 174 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Alison Buckley.

Data for Palmerston School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Liverpool
Region North West
Administrative District Liverpool
Parliamentary Constituency Liverpool Wavertree
Ward Aigburth
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
UKPRN 10016906
URN 104748
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Matthew Stockwell Chair of Governors 31/10/2016 30/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Alison Buckley Governor 01/09/2017 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Matthew Douglas Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Kathryn Harvey Governor 04/10/2024 03/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Ailish Hood Governor 01/08/2023 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Colin Hughes Governor 08/02/2023 08/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Janet Kirby Governor 21/10/2021 20/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Karen Nicholson Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Anna Pastorelli Governor 25/11/2025 25/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Lisa Wainwright Governor 30/06/2022 30/06/2026 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Palmerston School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Liverpool, Liverpool.
Palmerston School has 174 pupils, with a capacity of 175.
Palmerston School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Headteacher at Palmerston School is Mrs Alison Buckley.
Palmerston School is at Minehead Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 6AU, in the Liverpool local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Palmerston School: Has a sixth form.
Palmerston School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Alison Buckley
Minehead Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, L17 6AU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 104748
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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