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Formby High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySefton
AddressFreshfield Road, L37 3HW
School Websitewww.formbyhighschool.com/
Telephone1704873100
URN137436

School Census

Total 1123
Girls/Boys 555/568
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.4%/50.6%
% pupils where English not first language 2.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 94
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
02/11/2022 Good
08/05/2008 Outstanding
Inspection Date 02/11/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 08/05/2008
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
02 November 2022School inspection: GoodView
29 February 2012Curriculum and development visitView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72.90%
Entering EBacc 30.70%
EBacc average point score 4.6
Progress 8 0.43
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc 27%
EBacc average point score 4.3
Progress 8 0.02
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 62%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 81%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.88
Progress 8 0.12

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications390
As first preference185
As second preference144
As third preference61
Total Offers Made171
first preference offers169
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications415
As first preference206
As second preference137
As third preference71
Total Offers Made169
first preference offers168
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.43%
Total Applications445
As first preference225
As second preference154
As third preference65
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers157
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.33%
Total Applications438
As first preference211
As second preference151
As third preference74
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers159
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.37%
Total Applications505
As first preference251
As second preference154
As third preference100
Total Offers Made184
first preference offers183
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.38%
Total Applications531
As first preference254
As second preference193
As third preference84
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers184
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications534
As first preference251
As second preference199
As third preference82
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers186
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications489
As first preference218
As second preference195
As third preference75
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers186
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.47%
Total Applications478
As first preference243
As second preference176
As third preference59
Total Offers Made165
first preference offers165
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications432
As first preference196
As second preference182
As third preference54
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers159
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications419
As first preference161
As second preference200
As third preference58
Total Offers Made161
first preference offers156
second preference offers5
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
64%
agree
29%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
66%
agree
29%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
59%
agree
32%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
10%
agree
7%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
6%
not applicable
72%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
48%
agree
38%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
41%
agree
17%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
4%
don't know
1%
not applicable
29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
18%
no
82%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
43%
agree
36%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
12%
dont know 2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
60%
agree
30%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
57%
agree
34%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
45%
agree
46%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
63%
agree
34%
disagree
3%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
74%
agree
23%
disagree
1%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
51%
agree
34%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
1%
don't know
6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
93%
no
7%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
90.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
2.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.7%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
91.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.7%
any other white background ethnic origin
2%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.7%

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