The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 3Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 192 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,021
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 14.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael McGarry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stapleton Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 2YN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 646m away
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Formby High School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Redgate Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Freshfield Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Range High School a selective school?
No. Range High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Range High School's Ofsted rating?
Range High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Range High School?
Range High School currently has 1,021 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Range High School take?
Range High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Range High School?
Range High School is in Liverpool, L37 2YN, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Range High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Range High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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