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Meols Cop High School
Meols Cop Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JS, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.5 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
906
Capacity
925
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
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 56% of schools nationwide. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, as only 36% reach grade 5 or above. Overall, parental satisfaction appears to be positive, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality 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. | 44.7 | Bottom 44% 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 35% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
White Other8.8%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.63869, -2.97439 · PR8 6JS
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN149828
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.meolscophighschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Meols Cop High School rated by Ofsted?
Meols Cop High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Meols Cop High School a good school?
Meols Cop High School scores 40.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Meols Cop High School in GCSEs?
Meols Cop High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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