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Stanley High School
Fleetwood Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9TF, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.4 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
836
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.6 and 77% of students entering the EBacc, the school demonstrates a commitment to broad academic achievement, although the overall performance is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is relatively positive, with 74% recommending the school, yet it is important to note that the recent Ofsted rating indicates a need for improvement. Families should consider these factors alongside the school's strengths when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 77% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
Parent View (165 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
79%
Good range of subjects
78%
Progress is communicated
76%
My child makes good progress
76%
School has high expectations
75%
I'd recommend this school
74%
Behaviour is good
63%
School responds to concerns
62%
School supports development
60%
School keeps me informed
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
White Other7.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Other0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.66951, -2.97507 · PR9 9TF
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN144618
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stanleyhigh.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Stanley High School rated by Ofsted?
Stanley High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Stanley High School a good school?
Stanley High School scores 4.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Stanley High School?
Based on 165 Ofsted Parent View responses, Stanley High School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Stanley High School in GCSEs?
Stanley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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