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Chesterfield High School
Chesterfield Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 9YB, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.7 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,628
Capacity
1,326
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
123%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. It boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.4, placing it in the top 36% nationally, while 75% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, only 37% of students enter the EBacc, which may be a consideration for some families.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 48.4 | Top 36% 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%. | 75% | Top 26% 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%. | 53% | Top 31% 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%. | 37% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% 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%. | 68% | Above 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%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 68 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (111 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child feels safe
99%
Behaviour is good
99%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
94%
School keeps me informed
89%
My child makes good progress
85%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
69%
School responds to concerns
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
White Other2.1%
Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.49144, -3.00456 · L23 9YB
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN137514
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.chesterfieldhigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chesterfield High School rated by Ofsted?
Chesterfield High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2014.
Is Chesterfield High School a good school?
Chesterfield High School scores 71.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Chesterfield High School?
Based on 111 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chesterfield High School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Chesterfield High School in GCSEs?
Chesterfield High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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