St Margaret's Church of England Academy

A good academy converter school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Margaret's Church of England Academy.

Liverpool, L176AB Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys 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
52.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.1%
Continue in education or training
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.0%
Sustained employment
46.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 21.0%
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
30 April 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
Aigburth Road
Liverpool, L176AB
Phone
1514271825
Website
stmargaretsacademy.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138850
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 6AB
Website
www.stmargaretsacademy.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
995
Free School Meals
19.9% (198 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
11.2
Maths Attainment 8:
10.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
96.7%
Ebacc Entry:
9.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
70.7%
Ebacc Languages:
17.9%
Ebacc Maths:
96.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.10
Progress 8 Range:
-0.30 to 0.11
University Progression:
61.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
61%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
97 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.1 (+24.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.2 (+10.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
124
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
995 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★ ★★★★
(12 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"All things are possible for one who believes."

Compassion Resilience Respect

St Margaret’s Church of England Academy is a church school with a distinctively Christian ethos. The school holds a daily act of worship and emphasises Christian values and spiritual development.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr A Robinson describes St Margaret’s as an inclusive, ambitious and aspirational learning community guided by Jesus Christ, emphasising character development and lifelong learning, with the motto 'All things are possible for one who believes'.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco-Council Garden South Liverpool Foodbank Litter picks The Stable Project – St Mary’s Church The Whitechapel Centre PJs for Alder Hey Care Home Christmas Visits Christmas cards for the elderly Student Council Year Committees The Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award

Facilities

Technology Suite Sixth Form Centre Humanities and Administration Suite Cricket and Sports Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Art Business Studies Design And Technology Drama English Food & Nutrition Computer Science and IT Geography History Learning For Life Mathematics Modern Foreign Languages Music Psychology Physical Education Religious Studies Science

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions for September 2026; Closing date 31 October 2025; Supplementary Information Form for admission including forms for Christian Faith, Other World Faith, Medical/Social Need, and Pupil Premium; In-Year Admissions guidance via Liverpool City Council; Enquiries via [email protected].

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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