Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthoritySt. Helens
AddressWarrington Road, L35 6NY
URN144326

School Census

Total 1830
Girls/Boys 826/1004
Girls/Boys Ratio 45.1%/54.9%
% pupils where English not first language 3.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 244
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
22/02/2023 Good
04/02/2020 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 22/02/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 04/02/2020
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 60.70%
Entering EBacc 43.60%
EBacc average point score 4.14
Progress 8 -0.13
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 65%
Entering EBacc 48%
EBacc average point score 4.18
Progress 8 -0.15
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 55%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 76%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.39
Progress 8 -0.18

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications551
As first preference280
As second preference136
As third preference133
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers276
second preference offers17
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications539
As first preference302
As second preference143
As third preference92
Total Offers Made305
first preference offers282
second preference offers19
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications541
As first preference291
As second preference162
As third preference87
Total Offers Made287
first preference offers272
second preference offers13
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications558
As first preference300
As second preference165
As third preference93
Total Offers Made291
first preference offers273
second preference offers14
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications577
As first preference287
As second preference158
As third preference132
Total Offers Made289
first preference offers267
second preference offers17
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications553
As first preference315
As second preference157
As third preference81
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers277
second preference offers14
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications548
As first preference300
As second preference154
As third preference94
Total Offers Made297
first preference offers283
second preference offers13
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications606
As first preference310
As second preference201
As third preference94
Total Offers Made293
first preference offers284
second preference offers9
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree50%
disagree16%
strongly disagree15%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree52%
disagree19%
strongly disagree10%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree9%
agree39%
disagree29%
strongly disagree16%
don't know7%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree11%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
not applicable52%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree14%
agree41%
disagree28%
strongly disagree13%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree17%
agree26%
disagree20%
strongly disagree22%
don't know2%
not applicable13%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes29%
no71%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree10%
agree28%
disagree31%
strongly disagree25%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree26%
agree40%
disagree14%
strongly disagree8%
don't know11%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree47%
disagree19%
strongly disagree9%
don't know5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree22%
agree46%
disagree21%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree25%
agree62%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree55%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree17%
agree32%
disagree23%
strongly disagree12%
don't know15%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes54%
no46%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin87%
any other white background ethnic origin1.7%
indian ethnic origin1.6%
african ethnic origin1.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
chinese ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.1%
any other white background ethnic origin1.4%
indian ethnic origin1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.4%
african ethnic origin1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%

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