The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- 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
47.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 154 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 931
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- BELLERIVE FCJ CATHOLIC COLLEGE
- Head
- Mr Peter Forsey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
1 Aigburth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 3AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Hilda's Church of England High School
Secondary · 601m away
The Belvedere Preparatory School
Independent · 652m away
The Belvedere Academy
Secondary · 652m away
Auckland College
Independent · 773m away
St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Charles' Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bellerive FCJ Catholic College a selective school?
No. Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bellerive FCJ Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bellerive FCJ Catholic College?
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College currently has 931 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bellerive FCJ Catholic College take?
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bellerive FCJ Catholic College?
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is in Liverpool, L17 3AA, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bellerive FCJ Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, Bellerive FCJ Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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