All Saints Catholic High School
Knowsley, L33 8XF · Knowsley · secondary school
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1st of 6 secondary schools in Knowsley we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.0/10 against 409 of them, against 2.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.72 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.2 · 21 | 31% | 0.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.36 · 23 | 26% | 0.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.6 · 22 | 10% | 0.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022. In 2024/25, 33.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.36 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,129 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,112. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below the national benchmark? How has the 2022 inspection rating influenced recent improvements in attainment?
What Ofsted said about All Saints Catholic High School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are greeted with a "warm welcome" and feel "safe and happy." Leaders maintain "high expectations" which pupils consistently meet, resulting in a "calm atmosphere" that promotes positive learning. The school has successfully improved the quality of education since its previous inspection, with a curriculum that is "broad, ambitious and well planned."
Strengths
- Pupils "behave very well in lessons," ensuring learning is "rarely interrupted."
- Teachers "explain new topics clearly" and are "skilful in identifying misconceptions," providing feedback that helps deepen understanding.
- The curriculum builds knowledge "in a logical way," with pupils "knowing more and remembering more" across subjects.
- Leaders provide "high-quality careers education," including sixth-form courses linked to apprenticeships and specific career pathways.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders taking account of "staff’s workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should provide training so all staff become skilled in implementing the curriculum successfully for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as some do not achieve as highly as they could.
- Leaders need to ensure pupils who have fallen behind in reading catch up quickly to become "confident and fluent readers," enabling better access to subject-specific content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" where staff are trained to spot signs that pupils may need additional support.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.7 |
| 2024/25 | 40.6 |
| 2025/26 | 40.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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