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Crosby High School
De Villiers Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 2TH, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.2 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
170
Capacity
175
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a 100% parent satisfaction rate, this school has strong support from families, although it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report. Academic performance is a concern, as evidenced by a low Attainment 8 score of 0.3 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the school has strengths in community engagement, potential parents should weigh these factors carefully against the academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 0.3 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School has high expectations
95%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.2%
White Other3.5%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Other1.2%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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53.49689, -3.01973 · L23 2TH
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN104980
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.crosbyhigh.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Crosby High School rated by Ofsted?
Crosby High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Crosby High School a good school?
Crosby High School scores 28.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Crosby High School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Crosby High School receives a satisfaction score of 91% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Crosby High School in GCSEs?
Crosby High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.3. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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