Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityWirral
AddressHigher Bebington Road, CH63 2PS
URN146315

School Census

Total 1120
Girls/Boys 324/796
Girls/Boys Ratio 28.9%/71.1%
% pupils where English not first language 4.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 516
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 23.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
18/04/2023 Good
21/09/2017 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 18/04/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 21/09/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 35.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 21.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 35.10%
Entering EBacc 25.10%
EBacc average point score 2.93
Progress 8 -0.34
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 36.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 24%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 41%
Entering EBacc 39%
EBacc average point score 2.99
Progress 8 -0.44
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 55%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.48
Progress 8 -0.03

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.29%
Total Applications462
As first preference235
As second preference126
As third preference65
Total Offers Made187
first preference offers182
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.40%
Total Applications485
As first preference268
As second preference134
As third preference60
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers192
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications370
As first preference177
As second preference103
As third preference59
Total Offers Made202
first preference offers177
second preference offers10
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications407
As first preference186
As second preference117
As third preference70
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers172
second preference offers32
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications351
As first preference182
As second preference106
As third preference63
Total Offers Made211
first preference offers180
second preference offers25
third preference offers3

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree49%
disagree14%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree29%
agree50%
disagree14%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree30%
agree53%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree12%
agree17%
disagree8%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
not applicable51%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree21%
agree41%
disagree26%
strongly disagree9%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree34%
agree29%
disagree10%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
not applicable17%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes33%
no67%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree26%
agree26%
disagree21%
strongly disagree15%
dont know13%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree33%
agree44%
disagree13%
strongly disagree3%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree50%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree32%
agree48%
disagree15%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree56%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree47%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree27%
agree43%
disagree14%
strongly disagree6%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes77%
no23%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin92.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin2.9%
any other white background ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin91.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin2.5%
any other white background ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Brackenwood Junior School

(0.19 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Norbury Avenue, , CH63 2HH

Brackenwood Infant School

(0.21 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 5-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Pulford Road, , CH63 2HN

Wirral Grammar School for Girls

(0.28 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 11-18, Gender: Girls

Address: Heath Road, , CH63 3AF

St Andrew's CofE Aided Primary School

(0.30 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Townfield Lane, , CH63 7NL

Town Lane Infant School

(0.35 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Town Lane, , CH63 8LD

Wirral Grammar School for Boys

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Boys

Address: Cross Lane, , CH63 3AQ

St John Plessington Catholic College

(0.54 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Old Chester Road, , CH63 7LF

Higher Bebington Junior School

(0.60 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Mill Road, , CH63 8QE

St John's Catholic Infant School

(0.61 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed

Address: Old Chester Road, , CH63 7LH

St John's Catholic Junior School

(0.61 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Old Chester Road, , CH63 7LH