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St Hilda's Church of England High School
Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 3AL, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.2 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,132
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.8, which places it in the top 23% nationally. The school boasts a strong percentage of students attaining grade 4 or higher in both English and Maths at 78%, and a commendable 65% achieving grade 5 or above. While 78% of students progress to university, only 24% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting high achievers.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 51.8 | Top 23% 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%. | 78% | Top 19% 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%. | 65% | Top 13% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 78% | 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%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 109 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.9%
Other4.0%
Black African3.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Indian1.9%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
White Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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53.38827, -2.93902 · L17 3AL
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN104721
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-hildas.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Hilda's Church of England High School rated by Ofsted?
St Hilda's Church of England High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2012.
Is St Hilda's Church of England High School a good school?
St Hilda's Church of England High School scores 68.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% 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 St Hilda's Church of England High School in GCSEs?
St Hilda's Church of England High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.8. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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