The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Ms Rachael Hennigan (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
February 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Balliol Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7EW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCambridge Nursery School
Nursery · 560m away
Bedford Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 914m away
Hillside High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
All Saints Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hugh Baird College's Ofsted rating?
Hugh Baird College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does Hugh Baird College take?
Hugh Baird College caters for pupils aged 14 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Hugh Baird College?
Hugh Baird College is in Bootle, L20 7EW, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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