Calderstones School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Address | Harthill Road, L18 3HS |
| School Website | www.calderstones.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1517242087 |
| URN | 104698 |
School Census
| Total | 1552 |
| Girls/Boys | 647/905 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 41.7%/58.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 313 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/01/2023 | Good |
| 21/05/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 January 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 28 June 2022 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 February 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 21 May 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 24 January 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 November 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 25 November 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 09 July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 03 November 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 05 October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 05 November 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 01 March 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 68.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.07 |
| Progress 8 | -0.19 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | 34% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.07 |
| Progress 8 | -0.1 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.49 |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1156 |
| As first preference | 295 |
| As second preference | 262 |
| As third preference | 256 |
| Total Offers Made | 265 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 46 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 1025 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 223 |
| As third preference | 206 |
| Total Offers Made | 274 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 46 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 909 |
| As first preference | 225 |
| As second preference | 165 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 50 |
| third preference offers | 25 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 812 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 142 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 62 |
| third preference offers | 23 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 817 |
| As first preference | 163 |
| As second preference | 175 |
| As third preference | 165 |
| Total Offers Made | 265 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 63 |
| third preference offers | 28 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 826 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 187 |
| As third preference | 187 |
| Total Offers Made | 265 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 62 |
| third preference offers | 33 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 759 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 174 |
| Total Offers Made | 263 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 39 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 766 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 169 |
| As third preference | 195 |
| Total Offers Made | 265 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 72 |
| third preference offers | 41 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 552 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 188 |
| Total Offers Made | 254 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 53 |
| third preference offers | 37 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 642 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 203 |
| As third preference | 211 |
| Total Offers Made | 255 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 54 |
| third preference offers | 21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 552 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 189 |
| As third preference | 185 |
| Total Offers Made | 253 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 75 |
| third preference offers | 29 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 3% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 37% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 66.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 8.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.26 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Green Lane, , L18 2EP
Carleton House Preparatory School
(0.31 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: 145 Menlove Avenue, Merseyside, L18 3EE
Childwall Church of England Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Woolton Road, , L16 0JD