Merseyside has a range of excellent secondary schools, which have received ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ Ofsted ratings, and Liverpool is no exception.
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’.
Published in December 2022, the Ofsted report for Broughton Hall Catholic High School states: “Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are proud to be part of Broughton Hall Catholic High School. Pupils enjoy strong relationships with their teachers and pastoral staff. Pupils feel happy and safe. They know who to speak to if things go wrong. Pupils behave well in lessons and during social times. They respond well to leaders’ high expectations of behaviour. Bullying is rare but when it does occur staff ensure that it is sorted out quickly and effectively."
18. King David High School - Good
Published in December 2022, the Ofsted report for King David High School reads: “The school’s Jewish ethos is threaded through the curriculum. Pupils spoke positively about a range of clubs, including chess, drama and music, that they can attend. They benefit from the opportunity to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme and trips to the theatre and art galleries. Older pupils have opportunities to take on positions of responsibility, for example on the school council. Students in the sixth form support younger pupils with reading and by acting as mentors."
19. The Blue Coat School - Good
Published in December 2022, the Ofsted report for The Blue Coat School states: “Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are extremely proud to attend The Blue Coat School. Staff are caring and supportive. This helps pupils to feel safe and happy at school. Pupils and students behave exceptionally well, conducting themselves maturely and confidently. Leaders act quickly to deal with any incidents of bullying. Leaders have high expectations of what pupils and students can achieve. As a result, pupils and students are eager to perform well. For example, they are diligent and attentive in lessons."
20. The Academy of St Nicholas - Good
Published in January 2023, the Ofsted report for The Academy of St Nicholas reads: “Pupils at this school, including those in the sixth form, benefit from a broad and
ambitious curriculum. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or
disabilities (SEND). Teachers have high expectations of what pupils and students
should achieve. They care about pupils and help them to do their best.
In lessons and around the school, most pupils follow the routines and meet the high
expectations set by staff. Teachers reinforce good behaviour with rewards, which
pupils appreciate.”
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