Range High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stapleton Road Formby Liverpool Merseyside L37 2YN |
| Phone | 01704879315 |
| Reference Number | 137612 |
Range High School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. The school's leadership has successfully raised expectations, leading to enhanced educational outcomes across a broad curriculum. Pupils and students value their experiences, reporting positive relationships with staff, a safe learning environment, and an array of extracurricular opportunities. The majority of parents express satisfaction with the school's improvements since the last inspection. However, some areas still require attention, particularly in supporting pupils who struggle with reading and ensuring a comprehensive understanding of healthy relationships.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1021 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.29%
Girls: 51.71% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 74 | 65 | 139 |
| 8 | 71 | 94 | 165 |
| 9 | 76 | 93 | 169 |
| 10 | 92 | 94 | 186 |
| 11 | 74 | 99 | 173 |
| 12 | 54 | 39 | 93 |
| 13 | 52 | 44 | 96 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.8% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Irish | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Range High School | |
| 11 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships fostered between staff and pupils.
- Improvements in behavior and learning experiences.
- Ambitious curriculum leading to increased subject choices.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- High-quality careers education and guidance provided.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment information is not used effectively in some key stage 3 subjects.
- Staff are not adequately equipped to support early-stage readers.
- Key stage 4 and sixth form curriculum lacks depth in teaching healthy relationships.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.5% |
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 | 33.68 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.41 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 23.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 186 | 35 |
| Third Preference | 59 | 12 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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