The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.7
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 103 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 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
- 733
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 48.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
- Head
- Mrs Claire Hallwood (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 0DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRowan Park School
Academy · Very close
School of the Good Shepherd
Special school · Very close
Litherland Moss Primary School
Primary · 307m away
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 620m away
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
Primary · 620m away
Waterside Academy
Academy · 729m away
Netherton Moss Primary School
Primary · 770m away
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
Secondary · 894m away
Questions parents ask
Is Litherland High School a selective school?
No. Litherland High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Litherland High School's Ofsted rating?
Litherland High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Litherland High School?
Litherland High School currently has 733 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Litherland High School take?
Litherland High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Litherland High School?
Litherland High School is in Liverpool, L21 0DB, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Litherland High School have a sixth form?
No, Litherland High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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