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Alsop High School

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

personMr Paul Masher

corporate_fareOMEGA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

location_onLiverpool, L4 6SH

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,478

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Attainment 8

28.2

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GCSE Rank

#29 in Liverpool

#3,203 of 3,216 nationally

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Alsop High School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Liverpool, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Alsop High School is an academy sponsor led in Liverpool, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of OMEGA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,442 pupils on roll, of whom 58% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.2, placing the school #29 in Liverpool and #3,203 of 3,216 nationally. 11.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 19.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 3.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.45 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 8 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 30.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

28.2

Grade 5+ E&M

11.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.3%

Entering EBacc34.10%

EBacc APS2.4

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

26.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40.20%

EBacc APS2.28

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS2.55

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS2.92

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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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

-0.45

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.2%

Achieving A*–A3.6%

Achieving A*–B19.0%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate92.0%

A-level subjects offered12

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.35

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate69.20%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate82.50%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 May 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-05-10

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-05-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2017-04-26

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

28.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

13.5%(195 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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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 1,442 pupils. During this period, there were 415 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 28.8%, which is above 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)	1,442	415	28.8%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,446	478	33.1%	7.8%	5
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,482	541	36.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,490	582	39.1%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,494	751	50.3%	8.2%	9
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,472	371	25.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,478	384	26.0%	6.4%	7
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,486	389	26.2%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,522	273	17.9%	4.7%	4
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,534	346	22.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,542	414	26.8%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,496	135	9.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,501	28	1.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	0	93	-	3.9%	0

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 143 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 77 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 66 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory 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.

48.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

48.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree7%

agree23%

disagree25%

strongly disagree36%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree9%

agree30%

disagree23%

strongly disagree36%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree11%

agree18%

disagree23%

strongly disagree27%

don't know3%

not applicable18%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree4%

agree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree42%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree12%

agree36%

disagree19%

strongly disagree20%

don't know13%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree12%

agree44%

disagree20%

strongly disagree18%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree16%

agree35%

disagree26%

strongly disagree21%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree20%

agree53%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree22%

agree42%

disagree10%

strongly disagree12%

don't know14%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree11%

agree21%

disagree31%

strongly disagree27%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes34%

no66%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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