SchoolScoresFormby High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of FORMBY HIGH SCHOOL
Freshfield Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 3HW
01704 873100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
187 pupils in this year group.
66% — 27 points above the Sefton average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 54.3 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
179 pupils in this year group.
94% — 5 points above the Sefton average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 50% | 25% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 31% | 53% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
77 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 31% | 17% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 68% | 43% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 39.0 | 29.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
19 subjects, 189 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | 21 | 5% | 10% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 20 | 0% | 35% | 40% |
| History | 19 | 11% | 26% | 23% |
| Biology | 18 | 6% | 44% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 14 | 14% | 57% | 30% |
| Film Studies | 12 | 8% | 17% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 11 | 18% | 27% | 38% |
| Economics | 10 | 10% | 40% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 8 | 13% | 25% | 16% |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | 13% | 38% | 16% |
| English Literature | 8 | 38% | 50% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 8 | 13% | 38% | 26% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 8 | 13% | 13% | 17% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 7 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Physics | 6 | 0% | 33% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Religious Studies, Mathematics (Further), Music, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
116 students in this year group.
88% — 13 points above the Sefton average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 28% | 32% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
127 students in this year group.
72% — 19 points above the Sefton average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 72% | 53% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 35% | 12% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 72% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sefton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 168 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 185 |
| Of those, offered a place | 166 (90%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 413 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 40 places for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 42nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 29.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 6th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0% | 16.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 42nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 7.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 34% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 10.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 16th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 48% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.9% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 80% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7 | 14.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 84% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.09% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 21st highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 35% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 44th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 5% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1% | 12.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Range High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Formby High School's Ofsted rating?
Formby High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 November 2022.
How did Formby High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 21 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Formby High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 185 families put Formby High School as their first choice for 168 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 166 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137436.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.