Maghull High School

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Does not apply
Address Ormonde Drive
Maghull
Liverpool
Merseyside
L31 7AW
Phone 01515273955
Reference Number 137520

Maghull High School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across key areas during its recent inspection. The school has made notable progress since its last inspection, with leaders demonstrating high expectations for both pupil behaviour and academic achievement. Pupils feel safe and supported, and they engage positively with a diverse range of extracurricular activities that promote personal development. The collaboration with the Southport Learning Trust has also led to improvements in the curriculum, evidenced by an increase in students choosing languages and pursuing the English Baccalaureate. While the quality of education is generally strong, particularly in key stages 3 and 4, there are concerns about the sixth-form provision, where persistent gaps in knowledge hinder some students' progress. Additionally, there are instances where teachers do not effectively utilize pedagogical approaches or assessments. Addressing these areas will be crucial to ensure that all students achieve their full potential, especially in the sixth form where assessments currently fall short.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1104
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 47.92%
Girls: 52.08%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 25.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 3.1%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 23.2

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 103 107 210
8 88 118 206
9 99 103 202
10 109 79 188
11 92 111 203
12 17 35 52
13 21 22 43

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 94.2%
White, Other 1.6%
Mixed, Other 0.8%
Unclassified 0.5%
White & Black (African) 0.4%
White & Asian 0.3%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.2%
Chinese 0.2%
African 0.2%
Pakistani 0.2%
Indian 0.1%
Irish 0.1%
Asian, Other 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 25 Jan 2022
Date Report
25 Jan 2022 School inspection:
16 Mar 2021 Monitoring visit
12 Sep 2019 Monitoring visit
25 Apr 2018 Full inspection:
08 Jun 2016 Full inspection:
10 Nov 2014 Curriculum and development visit
12 Mar 2014 Full inspection:
10 Jul 2012 Full inspection:
14 Feb 2012 Academy conversion letter
15 Mar 2010 Curriculum and development visit
Previously as Maghull High School
15 Mar 2010 Curriculum and development visit
02 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
02 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
16 Oct 2007 Curriculum and development visit
16 Oct 2007 Curriculum and development visit
30 Nov 2005 Full inspection:
30 Nov 2005 Full inspection:
04 Dec 2000 Full inspection
04 Dec 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • High expectations of pupil behaviour and achievement
  • Strong support for pupils' emotional and academic needs
  • Positive relationships between pupils and staff
  • Effective curriculum improvements leading to increased language uptake
  • Strong focus on developing reading skills among pupils
  • Well-planned personal development program
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent use of effective pedagogical approaches by some teachers
  • Inadequate assessment practices in the sixth form leading to gaps in knowledge

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)
39.6

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 48.8%

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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Points

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 25.88
Average Points (best 3) 32.12

Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade C- C C+
Average Grade (best 3) C+ C+ C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 0%
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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 250 4
Third Preference 160 0
From another Local Authority 284 11

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