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St Edward's College
Sandfield Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 1LF, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.3 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,160
Capacity
1,028
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
113%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.6, which places it in the top 24% of schools across the UK. An impressive 82% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 62% achieve grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% expressing they would recommend the school, although the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities could be an area for growth.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality 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. | 51.6 | Top 24% 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%. | 82% | Top 14% 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%. | 62% | Top 15% 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%. | 58% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 20% 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%. | 83% | 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%. | 40% | Top 20% |
Based on 126 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (187 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
88%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
87%
I'd recommend this school
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
School supports development
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
81%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.1%
Black African4.1%
White Other3.6%
Asian Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Black Other1.8%
White Irish1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.42481, -2.91029 · L12 1LF
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN136735
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.st-edwards.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edward's College rated by Ofsted?
St Edward's College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is St Edward's College a good school?
St Edward's College scores 71.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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 St Edward's College?
Based on 187 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Edward's College receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St Edward's College in GCSEs?
St Edward's College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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