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Formby High School
Freshfield Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3HW, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.1 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,103
Capacity
989
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score is in the top 17% nationally. A commendable 79% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 72% progress to university, with 35% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 19%, indicating a potential area for growth in curriculum breadth.
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Last inspected: 2 November 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. | 54.3 | Top 17% 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%. | 79% | Top 19% 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 127 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
White Other2.7%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black African0.1%
Location
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53.56087, -3.06800 · L37 3HW
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN137436
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.formbyhighschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Formby High School rated by Ofsted?
Formby High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2022.
Is Formby High School a good school?
Formby High School scores 71.1/100 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.
How do pupils perform at Formby High School in GCSEs?
Formby High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.3. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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