The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
41.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.36
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 71 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
- 834
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 31.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Erin Wheeler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirkdale Primary School
Primary · 604m away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Primary · 861m away
Linaker Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Farnborough Road Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Farnborough Road Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Kew Woods Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Greenbank High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre a selective school?
No. Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre currently has 834 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre take?
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is in Southport, PR8 4EX, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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