The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 171 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,132
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs J Code (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 3AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBellerive FCJ Catholic College
Secondary · 601m away
Auckland College
Independent · 1.2km away
The Belvedere Preparatory School
Independent · 1.3km away
The Belvedere Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Liverpool College
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
St Michael-in-the-Hamlet Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Charles' Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Dovedale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Hilda's Church of England High School a selective school?
No. St Hilda's Church of England High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Hilda's Church of England High School?
St Hilda's Church of England High School currently has 1,132 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Hilda's Church of England High School take?
St Hilda's Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Hilda's Church of England High School?
St Hilda's Church of England High School is in Liverpool, L17 3AL, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Hilda's Church of England High School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Hilda's Church of England High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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