Archbishop Beck Catholic College
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | 55 Long Lane Fazakerley Liverpool Merseyside L9 7BF |
| Phone | 01515256326 |
| Reference Number | 104717 |
Archbishop Beck Catholic College is currently rated as 'strong standard', with notable strengths in its inclusive post-16 provision where students with special educational needs are well-supported and make good progress. The school promotes a positive culture where safeguarding is a core responsibility. Attendance rates are improving, and pupils exhibit respectful behavior, further reflecting the supportive environment fostered by the leadership. However, the school faces challenges in ensuring consistent academic achievements across different year groups and subjects, particularly in key stage 4, where gaps in language and communication skills affect some students' overall performance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1159 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.03%
Girls: 42.97% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 110 | 80 | 190 |
| 8 | 96 | 86 | 182 |
| 9 | 107 | 79 | 186 |
| 10 | 109 | 62 | 171 |
| 11 | 101 | 77 | 178 |
| 12 | 71 | 47 | 118 |
| 13 | 63 | 61 | 124 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.1% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Post-16 Provision | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 03 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 02 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jul 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Nov 2017 | Full inspection |
| 22 Sep 2015 | Full inspection |
| 14 Mar 2012 | Full inspection |
| 27 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Feb 2009 | Full inspection |
| 16 Jan 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Full inspection |
| 10 May 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jan 2006 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jun 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Highly inclusive post-16 provision where students thrive
- Strong support for students with SEND tailored to their interests
- High standards of behavior and positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Effective careers education program guiding students' next steps
- Broad personal development program that aligns with students’ needs
Areas for Improvement
- Uneven attainment and progress across year groups and subjects
- Gaps in language and communication skills remain for some older pupils
- Inconsistency in teaching practices leading to knowledge gaps
- Persistent absence remains high
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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