The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (123% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.4
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.33
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
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 212 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,628
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- MERSEY VIEW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jon Lawes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Chesterfield Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 9YB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmForefield Junior School
Primary · 443m away
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 983m away
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Waterside Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Chestnut Tree School
Independent · 1.3km away
Olsen House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Hatton Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chesterfield High School a selective school?
No. Chesterfield High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chesterfield High School's Ofsted rating?
Chesterfield High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chesterfield High School?
Chesterfield High School currently has 1,628 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chesterfield High School take?
Chesterfield High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chesterfield High School?
Chesterfield High School is in Liverpool, L23 9YB, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chesterfield High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chesterfield High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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