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Archbishop Beck Catholic College
55 Long Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 7BF, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.8 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,159
Capacity
1,186
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 73% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 64%, while 35% reach grade 5 or above. However, only 57% progress to university, with a smaller 12% entering top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education progression.
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Last inspected: 3 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 41.5 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 41% | Top 47% 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%. | 23% | Top 47% 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%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 125 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
White Other3.5%
Black African1.8%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Location
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53.46228, -2.95117 · L9 7BF
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104717
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.archbishopbeck.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Archbishop Beck Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 November 2021.
Is Archbishop Beck Catholic College a good school?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College scores 35.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Archbishop Beck Catholic College in GCSEs?
Archbishop Beck Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.5. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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