The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.2
13.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
76%
33.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.29
Band 2Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 156 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 985
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 11.8%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wirral
- Trust
- THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Serena Cubbin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manor Hill, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBirkenhead High School Academy
All-through · Grammar · Very close
Birkenhead School
Independent · 707m away
Birkenhead Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Progress Schools - Wirral
Independent · 1.2km away
Prenton Preparatory School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Woodchurch Road Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Oxton St Saviour's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Anselm's College a selective school?
Yes. St Anselm's College has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is St Anselm's College's Ofsted rating?
St Anselm's College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anselm's College?
St Anselm's College currently has 985 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anselm's College take?
St Anselm's College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Anselm's College?
St Anselm's College is in Prenton, CH43 1UQ, in the Wirral local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anselm's College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Anselm's College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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