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Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EX, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.8 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
834
Capacity
1,223
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.8, placing it in the top 71% nationally. While 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the EBacc entry rate at just 14%. The school supports a commendable 72% of its students in progressing to university, with 13% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 29 November 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. | 41.8 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 72% | 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%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.9%
White Other12.0%
Asian Indian3.7%
Asian Other3.6%
Other3.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.62650, -3.00220 · PR8 4EX
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104964
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.christtheking-school.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre rated by Ofsted?
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2023.
Is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre a good school?
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre scores 32.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre in GCSEs?
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.8. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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