The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.33
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
69%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,110
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 49.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mr Tony McGuinness (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside, L33 8XF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Primary · Very close
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Primary · 442m away
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 617m away
Knowsley Northern Primary Support Centre
Special school · 836m away
Millbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 860m away
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 964m away
Eastcroft Park School
Primary · 994m away
Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is All Saints Catholic High School a selective school?
No. All Saints Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is All Saints Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
All Saints Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend All Saints Catholic High School?
All Saints Catholic High School currently has 1,110 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does All Saints Catholic High School take?
All Saints Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is All Saints Catholic High School?
All Saints Catholic High School is in Knowsley, L33 8XF, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does All Saints Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, All Saints Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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