Alsop High School
Liverpool, L4 6SH · Liverpool · secondary school
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30th of 30 secondary schools in Liverpool we can score, 33 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.2/10 against 191 of them, against 0.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 1 | 35% | 0.05 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 18.0 · 2 | 30% | 0.07 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.72 · 0 | 25% | 0.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 33.1 · 3 | 10% | 0.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alsop High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 11.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 28.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.72 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 either way). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,336 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,800. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Alsop High School
Overview
The report states that the school "requires significant improvement" because it is "performing significantly less well than it might in all the circumstances reasonably be expected to perform." While new leaders have begun to address deficiencies and stabilise staffing, much of the improvement work remains "in its infancy."
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Governance has been strengthened by an interim executive council providing "effective challenge and support."
- Staff are "generally positive" about workload support and professional development.
- Pupils benefit from a "helpful programme of careers advice" and a "vibrant and varied enrichment offer."
- Sixth form students "behave well," respect differences, and have seen improved attendance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching is of suitable quality, with teachers systematically checking knowledge and addressing deficits in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Staff must be equipped to adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with rigorous monitoring of impact.
- Leaders must urgently tackle "discriminatory and prejudicial language" and strengthen the personal development programme regarding equalities.
- Leaders should continue efforts to improve attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 26.6 |
| 2024/25 | 28.2 |
| 2025/26 | 33.1 |
| 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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