Litherland High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sterrix Lane Litherland Liverpool Merseyside L21 0DB |
| Phone | 01512143434 |
| Reference Number | 141694 |
Litherland High School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, transitioning from a 'Requires Improvement' status to a 'Good' rating overall. The commitment of the staff toward student success has fostered a positive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and respected. The curriculum has been strengthened in recent years, allowing a diverse range of subjects and enabling higher student achievement. Notably, the support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well-implemented, ensuring they can learn alongside their peers effectively. Despite these strengths, there are areas needing attention. Some subjects still lack adequate assessment strategies, which makes it difficult for teachers to identify gaps in pupils' learning accurately. The school also has room for improvement in developing subject-specific vocabulary, which is essential for deepening students’ understanding. While overall performance is promising, close monitoring of curriculum impact and assessments will be crucial for continued advancement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 733 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.75%
Girls: 49.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 78 | 75 | 153 |
| 8 | 78 | 70 | 148 |
| 9 | 78 | 76 | 154 |
| 10 | 70 | 71 | 141 |
| 11 | 68 | 69 | 137 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.6% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 21 Jun 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel proud to attend and appreciate the care of staff.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour lead to positive outcomes.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and has improved significantly.
- Support for pupils with SEND is effective and well-implemented.
- Pupils engage in diverse extracurricular activities that enhance personal development.
- Teachers use their subject knowledge effectively to deliver learning.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack effective assessment strategies to identify learning gaps.
- Not all subjects have identified the necessary subject-specific vocabulary.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 56 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 57 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 45 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 63 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 52 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 46 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 63 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 16 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 43 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 63 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 50 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 45 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 39 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 63 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 43 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 53 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 63 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 61 | 2 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53% |
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 | 121 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 76 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 0 |
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