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Here at Liverpool World, we have analysed the latest data - referring to the 2025/26 academic year - to see which schools are the most or least competitive for places.
Below are all 18 of the secondary schools in the Sefton Council area ranked by how easy they are to get into (from least to most difficult) - based on DfE figures showing the proportion of families putting it as their first choice who were successful in getting a place.
1. Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, Southport
116 pupils put Christ The King as their first choice and 116 first choice offers were received, meaning a success rate of 100%. | Google Street View
2. Stanley High School, Southport
112 pupils put Stanley Catholic High School as their first choice and 112 first choice offers were received, meaning a success rate of 100%. | Google Street View
3. Range High School, Formby
108 pupils put Range High School as their first choice and 108 first choice offers were received, meaning a success rate of 100%. | Google Street View
4. The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco, Bootle
87 pupils put The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco as their first choice and 87 first choice offers were received, meaning a success rate of 100%. | The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco