The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 192 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 653
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 32.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark O'Hagan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 5TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOlsen House School
Independent · Very close
St. Mary's College
Independent · 329m away
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Independent · 384m away
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 401m away
Chestnut Tree School
Independent · 417m away
Forefield Junior School
Primary · 831m away
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Waterloo Primary School
Primary · 952m away
Questions parents ask
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Sacred Heart Catholic Academy?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy currently has 653 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sacred Heart Catholic Academy take?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Academy?
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy is in Liverpool, L23 5TF, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sacred Heart Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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