The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
59%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 258 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,575
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Lee Ratcliffe (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
June 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Harthill Road, Allerton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 3HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Childwall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 906m away
Dovedale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Abbot's Lea School
Special school · 1.2km away
SENDSCOPE
Independent · 1.3km away
St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Calderstones School a selective school?
No. Calderstones School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Calderstones School's Ofsted rating?
Calderstones School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Calderstones School?
Calderstones School currently has 1,575 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Calderstones School take?
Calderstones School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Calderstones School?
Calderstones School is in Liverpool, L18 3HS, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Calderstones School have a sixth form?
Yes, Calderstones School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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