Sefton has a range of excellent secondary schools, but every parent wants their little one to go to the best ‘big school’ they can. So when they pick their top three preferences for the new academic year, it can make finding out on March 1 a momentous day.
Below, we’ve listed all the secondary schools in Sefton which have received ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ Ofsted ratings to see if your school ranks among the best and how it compares to other schools.
Osted is the regulatory body responsible for visiting schools across the country and grading them on a four-point scale. At the bottom of the scale is ‘inadequate’, followed by ‘requires improvement’, ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’.
Grades are based on overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviours and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.
We have compiled a list of secondary schools to receive the highest rankings*, up to March 2023. Did your child’s school make the list?
*Please note special schools are not included.
9. Maghull High School - Good
Published in January 2022, the Ofsted report for Maghull High School states: “Leaders have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and of what they can achieve. They want pupils to be independent and resilient. Pupils rise to this challenge. They appreciate the support that they receive from staff. This helps pupils to develop their confidence. Pupils are prepared well for the next stage of their education.” | Google street view
10. Maricourt Catholic High School - Good
Published in May 2022, the OFSTED report for Maricourt Catholic High School states: “Pupils are friendly and polite. They respect and celebrate differences between people. They behave well around the school, creating a calm environment at breaktimes and lunchtimes. Pupils learn well in most lessons with few interruptions. They show positive attitudes to their learning.” | Google Photo: Google Street View
11. Range High School - Good
Published in March 2022, the OFSTED report for Range High School states: “Pupils are now learning more than they did in the past. This is because leaders have raised their expectations of pupils’ behaviour and their achievement. Pupils’ behaviour is positive most of the time. In lessons, most pupils concentrate and work hard. Pupils socialise well in the playground and in the dining hall.” | Google Street View
12. Stanley High School - Good
Published in March 2020, the OFSTED report for Stanley High School states: “Pupils are proud to be part of Stanley High School. Relationships between teachers and pupils are strong. Pupils behave well. They are polite and show respect for each other and their teachers. Teachers have high expectations of pupils. Pupils respond well to teachers’ high expectations. They work hard and try their best.” | Google Street View