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St Julie's Catholic High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Kate McCourt (Acting)

location_onLiverpool, L25 7TN

language Visit Website phone 1514286421

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,061

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Attainment 8

46.9

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Liverpool

#1,381 of 3,216 nationally

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St Julie's Catholic High School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Liverpool, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Julie's Catholic High School is a voluntary aided school in Liverpool, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,009 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9, placing the school #10 in Liverpool and #1,381 of 3,216 nationally. 42.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 31.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.14 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

42.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.5%

Entering EBacc18.90%

EBacc APS3.75

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.70%

EBacc APS3.21

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.57

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.76

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS3.82

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS3.67

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.4%

Achieving A*–A7.7%

Achieving A*–B31.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.4%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.51

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate92.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate89.20%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 May 2023

Inspection Report

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18 April 2018

Inspection Report

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23 March 2017

Inspection Report

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15 March 2016

Inspection Report

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09 March 2015

Inspection Report

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22 February 2012

Inspection Report

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26 May 2010

Inspection Report

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10 June 2009

Inspection Report

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06 March 2008

Inspection Report

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01 February 2006

Inspection Report

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20 November 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2018-04-18

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-03-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-03-15

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-02-22

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,009 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,009	30	3.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,012	24	2.4%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,056	51	4.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,071	64	6.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,069	40	3.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,052	25	2.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,061	46	4.3%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,070	39	3.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,039	47	4.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,052	56	5.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,061	37	3.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,064	31	2.9%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,076	8	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,087	26	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,045	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,045	20	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,048	11	1.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,010	6	0.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,010	1	0.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,021	12	1.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	985	6	0.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	988	2	0.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	997	5	0.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	978	6	0.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	979	1	0.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	993	7	0.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 69 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 26 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree40%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree31%

agree42%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree34%

agree23%

disagree9%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

not applicable21%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree23%

agree30%

disagree17%

strongly disagree23%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree35%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree35%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree43%

agree35%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree44%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree45%

disagree3%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree42%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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