The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.4
12.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
21.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
Source: 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
78%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 158 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,027
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 58%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Anna Dobson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PP
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Kirkby High School a selective school?
No. Kirkby High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kirkby High School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkby High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkby High School?
Kirkby High School currently has 1,027 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkby High School take?
Kirkby High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kirkby High School?
Kirkby High School is in Liverpool, L32 9PP, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkby High School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkby High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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