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: 41.5 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
41.5
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 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
- 1,159
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 30.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Paul Stirling (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Location
55 Long Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 7BF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Longmoor Community Primary School
Primary · 483m away
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 881m away
Barlows Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Birtenshaw School Merseyside
Independent · 1.1km away
New Heights High School
Pupil referral unit · 1.1km away
Bank View High School
Special school · 1.5km away
Redbridge High School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Archbishop Beck Catholic College a selective school?
No. Archbishop Beck Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Archbishop Beck Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Archbishop Beck Catholic College?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College currently has 1,159 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Archbishop Beck Catholic College take?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Archbishop Beck Catholic College?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College is in Liverpool, L9 7BF, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Archbishop Beck Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, Archbishop Beck Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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