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Deyes High School

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

personMrs Victoria Beaney

corporate_fareLYDIATE LEARNING TRUST

location_onLiverpool, L31 6DE

language Visit Website phone 1515263814

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,390

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Attainment 8

42.8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Sefton

#2,119 of 3,216 nationally

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Deyes High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Liverpool, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Deyes 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 LYDIATE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,355 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.8, placing the school #9 in Sefton and #2,119 of 3,216 nationally. 35.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 34.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 10.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.35 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.3 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

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

35.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.8%

Entering EBacc45.60%

EBacc APS3.66

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56.70%

EBacc APS4.03

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS3.98

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS4.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.13

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69%

EBacc APS4.06

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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

96%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment3%

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

-0.35

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.7%

Achieving A*–A10.9%

Achieving A*–B34.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate93.5%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.37

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate93.80%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 September 2024

Inspection Report

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13 March 2019

Inspection Report

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06 May 2015

Inspection Report

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28 March 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-09-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-03-13

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-05-06

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

3.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.5%(34 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 1,355 pupils. During this period, there were 49 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.6%, 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)	1,355	49	3.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,354	41	3.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,348	50	3.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,351	44	3.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,352	27	2.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,377	23	1.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,390	32	2.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,401	41	2.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,361	54	4.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,359	40	2.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,360	23	1.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,361	30	2.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,367	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,370	18	1.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,379	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,379	22	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,385	23	1.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,392	31	2.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,398	16	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,400	21	1.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,379	16	1.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,389	4	0.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,393	3	0.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,387	8	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,401	23	1.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,403	26	1.9%	3.1%	1

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 59 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 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.

69.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78.0%Positive

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

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree38%

disagree25%

strongly disagree17%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree13%

agree33%

disagree29%

strongly disagree19%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree12%

agree20%

disagree23%

strongly disagree26%

don't know2%

not applicable16%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree17%

agree5%

disagree32%

strongly disagree41%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree21%

agree38%

disagree21%

strongly disagree8%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree17%

agree41%

disagree27%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree14%

agree40%

disagree28%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree23%

agree66%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree29%

agree58%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree14%

agree32%

disagree28%

strongly disagree11%

don't know16%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes49%

no51%

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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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