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Maghull High School
Ormonde Drive, Maghull, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 7AW, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.9 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,104
Capacity
1,349
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.6, placing it in the top 81% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 12%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a commendable university progression rate of 68%.
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Last inspected: 25 January 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. | 39.6 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 41 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.2%
White Other1.6%
Other1.1%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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53.50630, -2.95053 · L31 7AW
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN137520
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.maghullhigh.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Maghull High School rated by Ofsted?
Maghull High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2022.
Is Maghull High School a good school?
Maghull High School scores 26.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Maghull High School in GCSEs?
Maghull High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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