SchoolScoresLitherland High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 0DB
0151 212 3323 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 February 2024.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Liverpool comparisons use the 19 of its 46 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 27 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 78% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 88% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 42% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 18 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 63% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 5th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 62% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Liverpool figures pool parents at the Liverpool schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
134 pupils in this year group.
37% — 2 points below the Sefton average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | 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. | 41.7 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 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.
103 pupils in this year group.
86% — 3 points below the Sefton average, and 6 points below 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. | 86% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 2% | 25% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 76% | 53% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 171 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 167 |
| Of those, offered a place | 159 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 319 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
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
| Pupils | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.7% | 29.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5% | 16.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 7.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 31st lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 9% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8% | 10.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 37th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 5% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 37.7% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 29th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 39% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1 | 14.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 21% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 14th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 54% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 58% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention · 19% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chesterfield High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 17% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sacred Heart Catholic Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Merchant Taylors' Schools 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 30% A*/A at A level
- Holy Family Catholic High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mary's College 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 20% A*/A at A level
- Archbishop Beck Catholic College 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hillside High School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Maghull High School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Litherland High School's Ofsted rating?
Litherland High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2024.
How did Litherland High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 37% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Litherland High School?
84% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Litherland High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Litherland High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 167 families put Litherland High School as their first choice for 171 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 159 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 141694.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.