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Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Goodgraded 29/11/2023Ages 11–18834 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
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Southport, PR8 4EX
Sefton

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Southport, within the Sefton local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 834 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/11/2023, Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.5 and 39% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Southport can view Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 29/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.8
England avg 45.1 · was 41.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
England avg 45% · was 37% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths58%
England avg 65% · was 54% in 2023/24
EBacc entry14%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.51
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)D+
APS per entry 24.4
A-level grade (best 3)C-
APS best 3: 27.7
AAB or better5%
Retention74%
Value added-0.36
Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake30.9%
Free school meals30.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language27.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled69%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.1%
Attendance90.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence31.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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Birkdale Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School0.5 miLinaker Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.8 miFarnborough Road Junior SchoolGood · 0.9 miFarnborough Road Infant SchoolGood · 0.9 miSt Philip's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.1 mi
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