St Edward's College

A not judged academy converter school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Edward's College.

Liverpool, L121LF Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 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+ %
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.1%
Continue in education or training
66.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
3 December 2024
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
Sandfield Park
Liverpool, L121LF
Phone
1512811999
Website
st-edwards.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136735
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Sandfield Park, Liverpool, L12 1LF
Website
http://www.st-edwards.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1028 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,168
Free School Meals
17.6% (206 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (44 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
English Attainment 8:
10.7
Maths Attainment 8:
9.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
Ebacc English:
95.0%
Ebacc Entry:
36.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
68.3%
Ebacc Languages:
69.4%
Ebacc Maths:
97.8%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.20
Progress 8 Range:
-0.41 to 0.01
University Progression:
63.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
72.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
131 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.1 (+24.1 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
36.7 (+17.3 vs average)
Education Continuation:
72.0 (+15.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.4 (+9.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
73 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
146
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,168 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(30 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(31 students)
Film Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(25 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Viriliter Age and Courage Through Faith"

Be Proud Join In Grow in Faith Treat People Well Work Hard

St Edward’s College has an explicitly Catholic culture, is part of the Laetare Catholic Multi Academy Trust, and is the choir school to the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. The school is guided by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice with strong Catholic life and chaplaincy, and seeks to live out its mission through faith, service and leadership.

Head Teacher's Message

The Principal emphasizes Catholic faith, learning, service and leadership; leadership is rooted in Catholic values and community, with a commitment to faith, learning and service throughout school life.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Rugby Hockey Netball Cricket Athletics Cross-Country Swimming & Water Polo Minor Sports

Facilities

Sixth Form Centre Sports Hall Design Centre John Morgan Sports Complex Dining Hall Performing Arts facilities Laboratories

Curriculum Highlights

Sixth Form offers 18 A Level subjects and a small number of BTEC courses

SEND Provision

The school provides SEND and disadvantaged pupil support led by a SENDCo, including LSAs, The Base provision and EAL support; the attainment and progress of SEND and disadvantaged pupils is tracked, with regular parent communication and a focus on inclusion.

Admissions Criteria

About 20% of intake is selected for musical aptitude; remaining places are allocated in line with the school’s admissions policy.

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