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Range High School
Stapleton Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 2YN, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.6 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,021
Capacity
1,229
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 60% of schools nationally. Approximately 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 39% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. While nearly two-thirds of graduates progress to university, there may be room for improvement in the percentage of students entering top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 22 March 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. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% 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% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% 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%. | 65% | 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%. | 37% | Top 20% |
Based on 89 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.54469, -3.08098 · L37 2YN
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN137612
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.range.sefton.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Range High School rated by Ofsted?
Range High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is Range High School a good school?
Range High School scores 41.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 Range High School in GCSEs?
Range High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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