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Hugh Baird College
Balliol Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 7EW, Sefton
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Ages
14–99
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With 42% of students progressing to university, the college offers a solid pathway for further education, although only 4% advance to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for ambitious learners. Limited published data restricts a comprehensive evaluation of overall performance, but it appears to provide a range of opportunities for students aged 14 and up. Parents should weigh the college's university progression rates against their child's aspirations and needs.
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| 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%. | 42% | Below 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%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 473 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
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53.44507, -2.98940 · L20 7EW
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN130490
School typeFurther education
Websitewww.hughbaird.ac.uk
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What is Hugh Baird College rated by Ofsted?
Hugh Baird College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Hugh Baird College a good school?
Hugh Baird College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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