The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
39.2
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,216
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 33.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Sarah O'Rourke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 9HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Secondary · Very close
St Vincent's School - A Specialist School for Sensory Impairment and Other Needs
Special school · 368m away
Blackmoor Park Junior School
Primary · 437m away
Blueberry Park
Primary · 587m away
Knotty Ash Primary School
Primary · 832m away
NexGen Academy
Independent · 924m away
Clifford Holroyde Specialist Sen College
Special school · 1.1km away
St Margaret Mary's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Broughton Hall Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Broughton Hall Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Broughton Hall Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Broughton Hall Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broughton Hall Catholic High School?
Broughton Hall Catholic High School currently has 1,216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broughton Hall Catholic High School take?
Broughton Hall Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Broughton Hall Catholic High School?
Broughton Hall Catholic High School is in Liverpool, L12 9HJ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broughton Hall Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Broughton Hall Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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