Bellerive FCJ Catholic College

A good academy converter school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bellerive FCJ Catholic College.

Liverpool, L173AA Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.37
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.0%
Continue in education or training
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
13 June 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
1 Aigburth Drive
Sefton Park
Liverpool, L173AA
Phone
1517272064
Website
bellerivefcj.org/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138183
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
1 Aigburth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 3AA
Website
http://www.bellerivefcj.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BELLERIVE FCJ CATHOLIC COLLEGE
Capacity
900 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
911
Free School Meals
33.4% (304 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
English Attainment 8:
10.9
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
Ebacc English:
92.7%
Ebacc Entry:
23.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
69.3%
Ebacc Languages:
43.3%
Ebacc Maths:
94.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.37
Progress 8 Range:
-0.60 to -0.13
University Progression:
57.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
57.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
54 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.0 (+22.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.4 (+7.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
57 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
114
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
911 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(13 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Suaviter in Modo Fortiter in Re"

Excellence Companionship Dignity Justice Hope Gentleness

Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is a Catholic school rooted in gospel values and the FCJ charism. The FCJ values (Excellence, Companionship, Dignity, Justice, Hope and Gentleness) are at the heart of school life. The school maintains a Chapel with morning prayer and Mass, chaplaincy activities, and links with local parishes. It is part of the Faithful Companions of Jesus (FCJ) network, with involvement from the FCJ Sisters, and describes itself as a worshipping community guided by FCJ spirituality.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mr P Forsey. The message emphasizes an inclusive Catholic ethos, FCJ values, high expectations, academic excellence, and a wide range of enriching experiences to empower students as confident, compassionate young women who can shape the future.

Facilities

Chapel Marie Madeleine Hall Elmfield extension (new classroom block and science labs) O'Neill building Sixth Form building Sports Hall Silvermere (Sixth Form) entrance

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3: Core subjects English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Physical Education and PSHE; Languages; History; Geography; Creative Arts (Art, Music and Drama); Design Technology; Food Preparation and Nutrition; Textiles; Computing. Key Stage 4: Core curriculum English Language and English Literature, Mathematics, Science (Combined Science or Separate Sciences), Religious Education, Physical Education, PSHE; a range of GCSE options including Languages, Humanities, Creative Arts, Technology, Business and vocational qualifications such as Sports Studies and Health and Social Care. Key Stage 5: Wide range of Level 3 courses including full A level programme, Applied General Qualifications or a blended pathway with a choice of qualifications including facilitating subjects. Curriculum design emphasizes being broad, balanced and inclusive, with personalised guidance for subject choices, and a strong emphasis on preparing for next steps in education, employment or training. It is enriched by a Personal Development programme and extensive extracurricular and chaplaincy activity.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions policies for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 are available to view. The Bellerive FCJ Admissions Application Form must be returned to the school, and the Liverpool City Council online application must also be completed. A copy of the child’s Baptismal/Other Faith Certificate must be submitted to support the application. The Liverpool City Council application form must be completed by 31 October 2025. Information about in-year admissions, admissions consultation for 2027-2028, and a draft admissions policy are also available on the site.

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