The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
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
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 159 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 964
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 20.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Adam Robinson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Aigburth Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 6AB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMersey View School
Special school · Very close
Mersey View Secondary Special School
Special school · Very close
Sudley Primary School
Primary · Very close
Palmerston School
Special school · Very close
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Charles' Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Liverpool College
All-through · Grammar · 1.5km away
Booker Avenue Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Margaret's Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. St Margaret's Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Margaret's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Church of England Academy?
St Margaret's Church of England Academy currently has 964 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Church of England Academy take?
St Margaret's Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Margaret's Church of England Academy?
St Margaret's Church of England Academy is in Liverpool, L17 6AB, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Margaret's Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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