The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.6
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,104
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 25.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Kay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Ormonde Drive, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 7AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 566m away
Maricourt Catholic High School
Secondary · 830m away
Hudson Primary School
Primary · 943m away
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Primary · 1.0km away
Deyes High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Green Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Summerhill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Maghull High School a selective school?
No. Maghull High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Maghull High School's Ofsted rating?
Maghull High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maghull High School?
Maghull High School currently has 1,104 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maghull High School take?
Maghull High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Maghull High School?
Maghull High School is in Liverpool, L31 7AW, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maghull High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Maghull High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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