Calderstones School
Liverpool, L18 3HS · Liverpool · secondary school
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8th 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 the 883 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.1 · 42 | 30% | 1.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.2 · 35 | 25% | 0.87 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.9 · 49 | 10% | 0.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Calderstones School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access DofE and sports leader programmes. Sporting options include football, basketball, netball, rugby, gymnastics, swimming, athletics, dance, and OAA. Arts activities feature competitions, location photo shoots, and end-of-year exhibitions. Trips cover skiing, university visits, Wimbledon, water sports, and gallery or museum visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,592 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,543. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support
What Ofsted said about Calderstones School
Overview
Calderstones School is described as a “welcoming” institution where “diversity is celebrated” and pupils feel safe and respected. Leaders have successfully raised expectations for behaviour and learning, resulting in a curriculum that is “relevant and suitably ambitious” for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school fosters a positive community where staff care deeply for pupils, and parents are “highly positive” about the support provided.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy and feel safe,” with bullying and discrimination dealt with “swiftly and effectively.”
- The curriculum is well-designed, with knowledge that “builds logically” across key stages and includes high-quality opportunities like the ‘experience guarantee’.
- Teachers generally deliver the curriculum effectively, and leaders have increased the importance of reading, helping most pupils catch up quickly.
- Staff value the training provided, and governors offer an “appropriate balance of challenge and support” to leaders.
- Sixth-form students receive “tailored support” for careers, helping them make informed choices about their next steps.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers in key stages 3 and 4 do not use effective strategies to revisit prior learning, hindering pupils’ ability to link new knowledge to earlier learning.
- The weakest readers, particularly in key stage 4, do not yet receive timely and effective support, preventing them from achieving as well as they should.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” supported by a strong culture where staff report concerns promptly and leaders work closely with external agencies to ensure help is effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.5 |
| 2024/25 | 46.1 |
| 2025/26 | 45.9 |
| 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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