The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.3 vs national 43.8)
- 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
63.3
19.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
77%
34.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
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
Special Educational Needs
16% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 824
- Capacity
- 70%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Principal Michael Kennedy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
St. Mary's College, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 5TW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOlsen House School
Independent · Very close
Chestnut Tree School
Independent · Very close
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Secondary · 329m away
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 480m away
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Independent · 518m away
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 588m away
Valewood Primary School
Primary · 764m away
Forefield Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St. Mary's College?
St. Mary's College currently has 824 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St. Mary's College take?
St. Mary's College caters for pupils aged 0 to 18.
Where is St. Mary's College?
St. Mary's College is in Liverpool, L23 5TW, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St. Mary's College have a sixth form?
Yes, St. Mary's College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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