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Chesterfield High School

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

personMr Kevin Sexton

corporate_fareCHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

location_onLiverpool, L23 9YB

language Visit Website phone 1519246454

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,438

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Attainment 8

48.4

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Sefton

#1,159 of 3,216 nationally

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Chesterfield High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Liverpool, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Chesterfield High School is an academy converter in Liverpool, Sefton, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,628 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4, placing the school #4 in Sefton and #1,159 of 3,216 nationally. 52.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 45.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.33 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.4 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

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

52.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.6%

Entering EBacc36.60%

EBacc APS4.27

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.20%

EBacc APS4.17

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.94

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.16

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.05

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.69

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

-0.33

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.3%

Achieving A*–A14.1%

Achieving A*–B45.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate93.3%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate94.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate90.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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12 April 2018

Inspection Report

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17 November 2014

Inspection Report

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12 March 2014

Inspection Report

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20 June 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-04-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-06-20

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

1.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,628 pupils. During this period, there were 22 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.4%, 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)	1,628	22	1.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,633	24	1.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,521	16	1.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,520	18	1.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,537	10	0.7%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,430	7	0.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,438	14	1.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,445	13	0.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,361	12	0.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,375	12	0.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,378	19	1.4%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,287	3	0.2%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,290	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,288	6	0.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,196	0	0.0%	0.0%	1
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,196	9	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,204	5	0.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,153	9	0.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,163	6	0.5%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,182	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,193	5	0.4%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,203	4	0.3%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,212	8	0.7%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,191	12	1.0%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,202	14	1.2%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,211	10	0.8%	3.1%	2

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 83 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 58 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 24 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 17 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

99.0%Positive

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

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree60%

agree39%

disagree1%

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

strongly agree34%

agree54%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree20%

agree13%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

not applicable56%

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

yes22%

no78%

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

strongly agree20%

agree60%

disagree12%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree39%

disagree2%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree46%

disagree3%

don't know13%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree45%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know13%

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

strongly agree48%

agree48%

disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree52%

agree43%

disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree45%

disagree4%

don't know27%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

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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

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.

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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