The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.3
10.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
Band 2Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- FORMBY HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Alex Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Freshfield Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands Primary School
Primary · 839m away
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Clarence High School
Independent · 1.1km away
Freshfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Redgate Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Formby High School a selective school?
No. Formby High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Formby High School's Ofsted rating?
Formby High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Formby High School?
Formby High School currently has 1,103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Formby High School take?
Formby High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Formby High School?
Formby High School is in Liverpool, L37 3HW, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Formby High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Formby High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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