The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019). Girls only.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.2
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.61
Band 5Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 151 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,000
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 46.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Andrew Keen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
140 Mill Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 7LE
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Holly Lodge Girls' College a selective school?
No. Holly Lodge Girls' College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holly Lodge Girls' College's Ofsted rating?
Holly Lodge Girls' College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holly Lodge Girls' College?
Holly Lodge Girls' College currently has 1,000 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holly Lodge Girls' College take?
Holly Lodge Girls' College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holly Lodge Girls' College?
Holly Lodge Girls' College is in Liverpool, L12 7LE, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holly Lodge Girls' College have a sixth form?
Yes, Holly Lodge Girls' College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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