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Calderstones School
Harthill Road, Allerton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 3HS, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.2 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,575
Capacity
1,543
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in January 2023, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 80% of students progressing to university and 32% attending top-third institutions. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are slightly below the national average, the school shows strengths in English and Maths, with 65% achieving grade 4 or above in both subjects. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 48% of schools, suggesting there may be areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.1 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 49% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 59% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 100 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.0%
Mixed Other7.5%
Other4.2%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black African1.3%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.38345, -2.90065 · L18 3HS
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104698
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.calderstones.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Calderstones School rated by Ofsted?
Calderstones School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is Calderstones School a good school?
Calderstones School scores 48.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Calderstones School in GCSEs?
Calderstones School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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