The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 134 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 67 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 836
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Nicki Gregg
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Fleetwood Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarshside Primary School
Primary · 575m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 833m away
Presfield High School and Specialist College
Special school · 890m away
Crossens Nursery School
Nursery · 916m away
Larkfield Primary School
Primary · 929m away
Churchtown Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stanley High School a selective school?
No. Stanley High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stanley High School's Ofsted rating?
Stanley High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanley High School?
Stanley High School currently has 836 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanley High School take?
Stanley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stanley High School?
Stanley High School is in Southport, PR9 9TF, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanley High School have a sixth form?
No, Stanley High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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