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Litherland High School
Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 0DB, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.5 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
733
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 72% nationally. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in the EBacc entry rate, which stands at just 14%. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 20 February 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. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 33% 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 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.6%
White Other2.7%
Black African1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Location
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53.48042, -2.98607 · L21 0DB
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN141694
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.litherlandhigh.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Litherland High School rated by Ofsted?
Litherland High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is Litherland High School a good school?
Litherland High School scores 33.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Litherland High School in GCSEs?
Litherland High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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