Deyes High School
Liverpool, L31 6DE · Sefton · secondary school
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11th of 18 secondary schools in Sefton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 842 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.4 · 41 | 46% | 1.89 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.63 · 10 | 38% | 0.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.1 · 40 | 15% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Deyes High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.63, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers an Enterprise Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,336 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,426. 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 support is available for students who are falling behind in Progress 8? How does the Enterprise Club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Deyes High School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, benefiting from "positive relationships with staff" and "calm and orderly" classrooms. While the curriculum is "logically organised" and sixth-form provision is strong, weaknesses in teaching consistency and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have hindered achievement in key stages 3 and 4.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well mannered and respectful," creating a positive environment where learning is rarely disrupted.
- The curriculum is "logically organised" from Year 7 to Year 13, with clear expectations for what pupils should learn.
- Sixth-form students "typically achieve well," supported by teachers who carefully check knowledge and build from starting points.
- Personal development is fostered through initiatives like the ‘your best Deyes’ passport and a comprehensive careers programme.
- Most pupils read well, with strong support provided for those who do not to help them become "fluent and confident readers."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use agreed learning strategies and assessment processes more effectively to help pupils build a "secure understanding" in subjects.
- Support for pupils with SEND requires careful evaluation and improvement to ensure they "learn successfully and can fulfil their aspirations."
- The school and trust must review their approach to quality-assuring the curriculum to accurately identify areas needing development.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.7 |
| 2024/25 | 42.8 |
| 2025/26 | 44.1 |
| 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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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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