The Livity School is for pupils who have complex physical and learning needs, often accompanied by associated medical needs. All pupils have a statement of special educational needs. In recent years the scale and nature of the learning difficulties of pupils entering the school have become increasingly acute and severe. The proportion who attract the pupil premium (additional funding allocated by the government) is above average. The numbers who are from ethnic communities other than White British and who speak English as an additional language are well above average. The move to a new school, expected to take place in September 2012, has been twice delayed, although the contractor has now handed over the keys to the local authority and the move is imminent. The school does not use any alternative provision.