Calderstones School

A good community school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Calderstones School.

Liverpool, L183HS Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.4%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Harthill Road
Allerton
Liverpool, L183HS
Phone
1517242087
Website
calderstones.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104698
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Harthill Road, Allerton, Liverpool, L18 3HS
Website
www.calderstones.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
1543 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,597
Free School Meals
23.7% (378 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
43.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.4
English Attainment 8:
9.4
Maths Attainment 8:
8.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.4
Ebacc English:
96.5%
Ebacc Entry:
32.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.7%
Ebacc Languages:
69.3%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.20
Progress 8 Range:
-0.37 to -0.02
University Progression:
60.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
103 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
32.7 (+13.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
100 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
200
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,597 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(6 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(17 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(20 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Community Empathy Equality

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher emphasizes Calderstones as a richly diverse, inclusive community with high expectations and ambitious curriculum delivery. The school aims to raise standards through a 'Manifesto for Change', develop strong home–school links, challenge students to think deeply, and ensure that no child is left behind. The message highlights a calm and stimulating environment, mutual respect, and a commitment to preparing students for adult life through high-quality learning experiences and effective careers provision.

Facilities

Swimming Academy

Curriculum Highlights

GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature are both offered by AQA; all pupils sit both GCSEs (no tiered papers). GCSE English Language structure includes Paper 1 (Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing) and Paper 2 (Writer’s Viewpoints and Perspectives); sections include reading and writing components with SPAG assessment. GCSE English Literature structure includes Paper 1 (Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel), Paper 2 (Modern Texts and Poetry), and Paper 3 (Unseen Poetry); there is also a Spoken Language assessment included in the course. KS5 English Language: A-Level English Language with a two-paper format plus a Non-exam Assessment (Language in Action) comprising a 2,000-word language investigation and a separate 1,500-word original writing task with commentary. KS5 English Literature: A-Level English Literature (AQA Specification A) with components including three papers (Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3 coursework/independent critical study) and defined assessment objectives. The curriculum includes guidance on study of both Language and Literature at GCSE and A-Level, with structured assessment points and progression from KS3 to KS5.

Admissions Criteria

Calderstones has an admission number of 265 students in Year 7 each year. The school has historically been heavily over-subscribed at entry to Year 7 with a significant waiting list, and places are allocated by Liverpool City Council. The Liverpool City Council Admissions page contains details on how to apply; there are online application timelines and related information. There are no supplementary forms required for Calderstones once a place is allocated; the in-year transfer process is handled through the City Council’s information page.

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