The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
1.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 210 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,121
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 23.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Hatton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hall Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 3DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 391m away
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Primary · 565m away
Deyes High School
Secondary · 723m away
Hudson Primary School
Primary · 777m away
Summerhill Primary School
Primary · 792m away
Maghull High School
Secondary · 830m away
Northway Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Green Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Maricourt Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Maricourt Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Maricourt Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Maricourt Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Maricourt Catholic High School?
Maricourt Catholic High School currently has 1,121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Maricourt Catholic High School take?
Maricourt Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Maricourt Catholic High School?
Maricourt Catholic High School is in Liverpool, L31 3DZ, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Maricourt Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Maricourt Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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