Formby High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySefton
AddressFreshfield Road, L37 3HW
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
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

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 agree64%
agree29%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree66%
agree29%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree59%
agree32%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree7%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know6%
not applicable72%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree48%
agree38%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree41%
agree17%
disagree8%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
not applicable29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes18%
no82%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree43%
agree36%
disagree7%
strongly disagree12%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree60%
agree30%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree57%
agree34%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree45%
agree46%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree63%
agree34%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree74%
agree23%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree51%
agree34%
disagree8%
strongly disagree1%
don't know6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes93%
no7%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin90.7%
any other white background ethnic origin2.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.5%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin91.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.7%
any other white background ethnic origin2%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%

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Ofsted Rating: Good

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