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St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Goodgraded 30/04/2024Ages 11–18964 pupilsFaithChurch of England
St Margaret's Church of England Academy is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Liverpool. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 964 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/04/2024, St Margaret's Church of England Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 50.3 and 60% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Liverpool can view St Margaret's Church of England Academy'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 30/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 849.6
England avg 45.1 · was 50.2 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths54%
England avg 45% · was 60% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths74%
England avg 65% · was 76% in 2023/24
EBacc entry14%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.02
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level31.3
A-level grade (point score)31.3
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 31.8
AAB or better14%
Retention92%
Value added-0.17
Average · 95% CI -0.3 to 0.0
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake24.0%
Free school meals24.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language23.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled81%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.9%
Attendance90.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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