SchoolScoresMaghull High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
Ormonde Drive, Maghull, Liverpool, L31 7AW
0151 527 3955 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 28 April 2026 , published 19 July 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
203 pupils in this year group.
30% — 10 points below the Sefton average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% | 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. | 39.6 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 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.
155 pupils in this year group.
87% — 2 points below the Sefton average, and 5 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. | 87% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 36% | 25% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 2% | 13% |
| Further education college | 41% | 53% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 87% |
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
27 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 5% | 17% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 24% | 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. | 25.9 | 29.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
8 subjects, 59 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 18 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| English Literature | 7 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Art and Design | 6 | 0% | 17% | 34% |
| Biology | 6 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: History, Mathematics, Religious Studies.
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.
53 students in this year group.
89% — 14 points above the Sefton average, and 10 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. | 89% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 36% | 32% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 89% |
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.
41 students in this year group.
68% — 15 points above the Sefton average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 68% | 53% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 12% | 12% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 59% | 68% |
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 | 219 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 248 |
| Of those, offered a place | 208 (84%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 668 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.4 · 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
| Pupils | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 30th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.6% | 29.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.5% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 42nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 16.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 40th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 7.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 35th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 7% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 10.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 33.5% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 34% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 22.5 | 14.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 27th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 28% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.36% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 25th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 33% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 33rd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7 | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 46% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 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
- Maricourt Catholic High School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Deyes High School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Litherland High School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Holy Family Catholic High School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention · 19% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chesterfield High School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Fazakerley Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Maghull High School's Ofsted rating?
Maghull High School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 28 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Maghull High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 30% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Maghull High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 248 families put Maghull High School as their first choice for 219 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 208 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 137520.
- 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.