Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is an academy converter in Liverpool for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 1,179 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2020 of its predecessor, Archbishop Blanch CofE High School.
Ofsted inspection: December 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 80 Earle Road Liverpool Merseyside L7 6HQ |
| Reference Number | 152034 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1179 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 2.63%
Girls: 97.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 27.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 193 | 193 |
| 8 | Unknown | 190 | 190 |
| 9 | Unknown | 191 | 191 |
| 10 | Unknown | 180 | 180 |
| 11 | Unknown | 184 | 184 |
| 12 | 16 | 95 | 111 |
| 13 | 15 | 115 | 130 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49.6% |
| African | 9.8% |
| Asian, Other | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
This school has not been graded since it changed URN, usually on converting to an academy. The rating shown is from its predecessor, Archbishop Blanch CofE High School, inspected in February 2020.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | Academy conversion letter |
Year 7 admissions, 2026 entry
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| Second Preference | 215 | 28 |
| Third Preference | 154 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 46 | 14 |
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In 2025–26, 11.5% of pupils at Archbishop Blanch CofE High School were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 3.2% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Specific learning difficulty | 55 | 2 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 28 | 9 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 24 | 12 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 9 | 7 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 9 | 2 |
| Physical disability | 4 | 3 |
| Hearing impairment | 3 | 0 |
| Down's syndrome | 0 | 2 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 1 | 1 |
| Vision impairment | 2 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is part of Belong Ce Multi Academy Trust, which runs 4 schools. The nearest others:
What is Archbishop Blanch CofE High School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2020 of its predecessor, Archbishop Blanch CofE High School.
When was Archbishop Blanch CofE High School last inspected by Ofsted?
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School was last inspected in December 2025.
How many pupils does Archbishop Blanch CofE High School have?
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School has 1,179 pupils on roll.
What age range does Archbishop Blanch CofE High School cover?
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Archbishop Blanch CofE High School?
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is at 80 Earle Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 6HQ.