Formby High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Freshfield Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 3HW |
| Phone | 01704873100 |
| Reference Number | 137436 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1099 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.41%
Girls: 47.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 71 | 172 |
| 8 | 88 | 79 | 167 |
| 9 | 96 | 71 | 167 |
| 10 | 99 | 90 | 189 |
| 11 | 81 | 111 | 192 |
| 12 | 50 | 47 | 97 |
| 13 | 61 | 54 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.7% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-12-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-02 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-02-29 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Formby High School | ||
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2004-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.43 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 2JN |
0.52 miles |
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Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Paradise Lane, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 7EJ |
0.66 miles |
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Freshfield Primary School
Watchyard Lane, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3JT |
0.71 miles |
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Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Bull Cop, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 8BZ |
0.72 miles |
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St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Greenloons Drive, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 2LX |
0.81 miles |
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Jubilee Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 2HW |
0.84 miles |
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Redgate Community Primary School
Redgate, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 4EW |
0.89 miles |
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Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Meadow Lane, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3RS |
2.49 miles |
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Shoreside Primary School
Westminster Drive, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 2QZ |
2.66 miles |
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Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
Sandbrook Road, Ainsdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3JE |
3.05 miles |
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Downholland-Haskayne Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Black-A-Moor Lane, Haskayne, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HX |
4.14 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Back Lane, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 4UA |
4.17 miles |
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Farnborough Road Junior School
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF |
4.42 miles |
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Farnborough Road Infant School
Farnborough Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DF |
4.42 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Grantham Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4LT |
4.75 miles |
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Valewood Primary School
Sherwood Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 7YG |
4.84 miles |
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Halsall St Cuthbert's Church of England Primary School
New Street, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 8RR |
4.87 miles |
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St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Cooks Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 2TB |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Range High School
Stapleton Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 2YN |
1.24 miles |
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Merefield School
Westminster Drive, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2QZ |
2.67 miles |
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Birkdale High School
Windy Harbour Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 3DT |
3.97 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England High School
St Michael's Road, Crosby, L23 7UL |
4.55 miles |
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Greenbank High School
Hastings Road, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LT |
4.57 miles |
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Crosby High School
De Villiers Avenue, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 2TH |
4.85 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic High School
Virgins Lane, Thornton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 4UL |
4.86 miles |