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St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Aigburth Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 6AB, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.8 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
964
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
92%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary academy demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 31% of schools nationally. A notable 74% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 30 April 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. | 49.6 | Top 31% 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%. | 74% | Top 29% 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%. | 54% | Top 27% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.8%
Other5.3%
Black African4.8%
White Other4.1%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed Other3.1%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Asian Other2.0%
Black Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.36866, -2.92912 · L17 6AB
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN138850
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmargaretsacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret's Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is St Margaret's Church of England Academy a good school?
St Margaret's Church of England Academy scores 61.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% 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 St Margaret's Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
St Margaret's Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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