Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Stamford Road Birkdale Southport Merseyside PR8 4EX |
| Phone | 01704565121 |
| Reference Number | 104964 |
Christ The King Catholic High School has achieved a good overall effectiveness rating, reflecting significant improvements made in recent years. Pupils express satisfaction with their learning environment, feeling safe and valued, which contributes positively to their academic achievements. However, while the quality of education is good, the sixth-form provision has room for enhancement, as some students do not achieve to their full potential in certain subjects. Attendance levels also pose a concern, particularly among disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 834 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.44%
Girls: 48.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 79 | 159 |
| 8 | 66 | 81 | 147 |
| 9 | 76 | 75 | 151 |
| 10 | 91 | 82 | 173 |
| 11 | 57 | 54 | 111 |
| 12 | 24 | 14 | 38 |
| 13 | 35 | 20 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.9% |
| White, Other | 12% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 May 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 22 May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy, safe, and valued.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND.
- A broad and varied curriculum that engages pupils.
- Calm and respectful environment conducive to learning.
- High expectations for pupils' achievements.
- Effective careers program preparing students for their next steps.
- Rich extracurricular activities fostering personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Some sixth form students do not achieve as well as they should.
- Underdeveloped assessment strategies in some subjects.
- Persistent low attendance levels among certain pupils.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.2% |
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:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 24.8 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.72 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 5.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 137 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 87 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 5 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Birkdale Primary School
Matlock Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EL |
0.38 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
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0.53 miles |
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Linaker Primary School
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0.77 miles |
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Farnborough Road Junior School
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF |
0.86 miles |
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Farnborough Road Infant School
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF |
0.86 miles |
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Kew Woods Primary School
Ovington Drive, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 6JW |
1.07 miles |
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St Philip's Church of England Primary School
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1.14 miles |
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Educ8 Southport
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1.55 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
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1.62 miles |
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Norwood Primary School
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1.76 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School
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1.8 miles |
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Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
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Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
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Scarisbrick St Mark's Church of England Primary School
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2.65 miles |
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Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
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2.79 miles |
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Shoreside Primary School
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2.84 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
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2.89 miles |
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Churchtown Primary School
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2.94 miles |
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Crossens Nursery School
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3.16 miles |
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Larkfield Primary School
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Greenbank High School
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1.08 miles |
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Birkdale High School
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1.34 miles |
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Meols Cop High School
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1.42 miles |
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Southport Education Group
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1.51 miles |
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Merefield School
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2.75 miles |
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Stanley High School
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3.17 miles |
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Presfield High School and Specialist College
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3.21 miles |
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Peterhouse School
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3.25 miles |
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3.63 miles |