A warm welcome
I am delighted to welcome you to Childwall Sports and Science Academy. We are proud to be part of the Lydiate Learning Trust.
At Childwall Academy it is paramount that our children are happy, safe and fully supported to succeed. Childwall is an ambitious Academy with high expectations, strong pastoral support and a clear commitment to achievement for every student. We are a diverse community where every student feels they belong and every difference is valued. Our commitment to equity, inclusion and high-quality support for all learners sits at the heart of our culture. We are proud to be a growing school community, with increasing numbers of families choosing Childwall for the opportunities, support and aspirations we provide.
I’m proud that we achieved an Ofsted ‘Good’ judgement in all areas. This recognised the significant progress made across the Academy and the dedication of both students and staff. Leaders were recognised for ‘working hard to improve the quality of education that pupils receive’ and introducing a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils’. Ofsted observed that ‘Pupils are happy at school. They value the diverse community and welcoming ethos of the school.’
Strong leadership across the Academy and the Trust drives continuous improvement and high-quality opportunities for all students. Our vision of ‘Learning Without Limits’ underpins everything we do. Every member of staff plays an important role in supporting students to achieve, grow in confidence and prepare for their future.
As Head of School, I am committed to ensuring the Academy is a vibrant, ambitious and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. Under my leadership the school empowers individuals of all ages to learn and lead through the many positive experiences we provide. We are determined to continue raising standards and expanding opportunities for all students. Reading plays a central role in our curriculum and wider culture, helping students develop knowledge, confidence and independence. Our carefully planned and researched curriculum from Year 7 to Year 13 equips students with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed for successful next steps in education, training and employment.
All subjects are important within our Academy and we are very proud that our students go on to study or train in a wide range of specialisms, such as Medicine, Music and Midwifery. Our aim is for all our students to be confident in their own abilities, formulating high levels of subject knowledge alongside being well-rounded individuals who are competent in the social skills of perseverance, proficiency and integrity.
I hope our website gives you a strong insight into life at Childwall. We warmly welcome visits to the Academy and encourage prospective families to contact us to arrange a tour and experience our community first-hand.
Dr A Thomas
Head of School
Watch our welcome video here for a tour of school facilities.
To read about our Values and Ethos, click here
