Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Liverpool, L17 3AA · Liverpool · secondary school
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14th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.6/10 against 578 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.6 · 44 | 30% | 1.31 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.37 · 23 | 25% | 0.57 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.8 · 59 | 10% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.37 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 (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Dot Art, Drama performances, and Musical rehearsals.
Getting in
The published school roll is 955 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. 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 specific support is available for pupils who need to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the arts and music activities scheduled alongside core curriculum lessons?
What Ofsted said about Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and belong within a "kind, compassionate and respectful" community. Leaders have raised expectations for achievement, with most pupils progressing securely through a "broad and ambitious" curriculum and achieving close to national averages. While safeguarding standards are met and attendance is improving, the report notes that teaching quality and support for specific pupil groups require further consistency to ensure all students reach their full potential.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a "welcoming" environment with positive relationships, where bullying is not tolerated and staff respond swiftly to incidents.
- Leaders have implemented creative strategies, such as "soft landings" and wraparound support, to improve attendance, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The curriculum is well-designed, with leaders making "timely improvements" to strengthen learning in mathematics and the sixth form.
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve as well as similar pupils nationally in many qualifications, supported by effective use of pupil premium funding.
- Staff feel valued, with leaders being "considerate of their workload" and providing evidence-informed professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils’ misconceptions and gaps in knowledge are addressed "quickly and effectively across subjects" to deepen learning.
- Adaptations for pupils with SEND need to be used more consistently across the curriculum so that all pupils "flourish".
- High expectations for achievement must be "firmly embedded across the school" to ensure teaching consistently reflects ambition for all pupils.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.4 |
| 2024/25 | 47.3 |
| 2025/26 | 47.8 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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