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Maricourt Catholic High School
Hall Lane, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 3DZ, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.1 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,121
Capacity
1,270
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.5, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Approximately 65% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 69% progress to university, although only 13% enter top-third universities. While the EBacc entry rate is low at 11%, overall parent satisfaction and the school's supportive environment make it a commendable choice for families.
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Last inspected: 4 May 2022Quality 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. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% 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 48% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other2.1%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
traveller_irish0.2%
Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.50780, -2.93823 · L31 3DZ
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104960
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.maricourt.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Maricourt Catholic High School rated by Ofsted?
Maricourt Catholic High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2022.
Is Maricourt Catholic High School a good school?
Maricourt Catholic High School scores 43.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Maricourt Catholic High School in GCSEs?
Maricourt Catholic High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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