The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
51.6
7.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 166 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,160
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Lee Fabia (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandfield Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School
Miscellaneous · 328m away
Sandfield Park School
Special school · 328m away
Corinthian Community Primary School
Primary · 583m away
East Prescot Road Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
St Anne's (Stanley) Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lister Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Lister Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Cecilia's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Edward's College a selective school?
No. St Edward's College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Edward's College's Ofsted rating?
St Edward's College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edward's College?
St Edward's College currently has 1,160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's College take?
St Edward's College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Edward's College?
St Edward's College is in Liverpool, L12 1LF, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's College have a sixth form?
Yes, St Edward's College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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