Kirkby High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bracknell Avenue Kirkby Liverpool Merseyside L32 9PP |
| Phone | 01514778710 |
| Reference Number | 140001 |
Kirkby High School has significantly improved since its last inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all inspection areas. The school provides a nurturing and engaging environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to learn. Students enjoy positive relationships with staff and participate in various extracurricular activities that enhance their educational experience. The curriculum has been thoughtfully redesigned to support all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring a broad and ambitious educational pathway.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1027 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.78%
Girls: 47.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 58% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 106 | 98 | 204 |
| 8 | 138 | 102 | 240 |
| 9 | 105 | 95 | 200 |
| 10 | 98 | 99 | 197 |
| 11 | 95 | 91 | 186 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.8% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jan 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending the school and feel happy and safe.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff foster a positive learning environment.
- Leaders have high expectations of behaviour and learning.
- The curriculum is thoughtfully redesigned to build on prior knowledge.
- Pupils experience a wide range of extracurricular opportunities.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND enables them to achieve well.
- Careers guidance is well established, helping pupils with future transitions.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation is less strong in a small number of subjects.
- Some pupils struggle with reading, affecting their curriculum achievement.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 31.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 29.7% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 148 | 38 |
| Third Preference | 44 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 24 | 4 |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Bewley Drive, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9PF |
0.2 miles |
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St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Leeside Avenue, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9QX |
0.53 miles |
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Park Brow Community Primary School
Broad Lane, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 6QH |
0.66 miles |
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Kirkby CofE Primary School
Hall Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 1TZ |
0.77 miles |
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St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Sidney Powell Avenue, Westvale, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0TP |
0.86 miles |
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Millbrook Community Primary School
Kirkby Row, Westvale, Millbrook Community Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0TG |
0.87 miles |
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Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Roughwood Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, Merseyside, L33 8XD |
0.89 miles |
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Westvale Primary School
Melverley Road, Westvale, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0RQ |
0.94 miles |
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Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School
Parkstile Lane, Croxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside, Merseyside, L11 0BQ |
1.1 miles |
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St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Bigdale Drive, Northwood, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 6XL |
1.18 miles |
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Croxteth Community Primary School
Moss Way, Liverpool, L11 0BP |
1.22 miles |
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Melling Primary School
Wheeler Drive, Melling, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 1DA |
1.37 miles |
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Hazel Cottage School
2 New Hall Cottages, Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 1LD |
1.39 miles |
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Fazakerley Primary School
Formosa Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 7LD |
1.41 miles |
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Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Ebony Way, Tower Hill, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1XT |
1.5 miles |
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Eastcroft Park School
Hollinghurst Road, Tower Hill, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1EB |
1.53 miles |
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School
Moss Pits Lane, Fazakerley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 9LG |
1.64 miles |
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Emmaus Church of England and Catholic Primary School
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1.73 miles |
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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
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1.76 miles |
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Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
Sparrow Hall Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 6BU |
1.98 miles |
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Bluebell Park School
Cawthorne Walk, Southdene, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 3XP |
0.2 miles |
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All Saints Catholic High School
Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside, L33 8XF |
0.91 miles |
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Dixons Fazakerley Academy
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1.46 miles |
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St John Bosco Arts College
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1.74 miles |
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1.9 miles |
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2.09 miles |
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2.1 miles |
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2.11 miles |
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2.61 miles |
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3.1 miles |
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3.22 miles |
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3.31 miles |
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3.37 miles |
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3.39 miles |
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3.43 miles |
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3.54 miles |