Litherland High School
Liverpool, L21 0DB · Sefton · secondary school
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12th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.8/10 against 307 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 32.8 · 20 | 30% | 0.60 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.68 · 9 | 25% | 0.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.2 · 10 | 10% | 0.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Litherland High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.68 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 761 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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 measures are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Litherland High School
Overview
Litherland High School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking significant progress from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights that pupils are “proud to attend” and feel “safe, happy and valued” due to staff commitment and high behavioural expectations. Leaders have successfully strengthened the curriculum, resulting in improved attendance and better outcomes for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive behaviour” and respond well to high expectations, fostering strong relationships with staff.
- The curriculum has been “overhauled” to be “broad and suitably ambitious,” with teachers using subject expertise to deliver “purposeful activities.”
- Effective support is provided for pupils with SEND, enabling them to “learn well alongside their peers” through necessary adaptations.
- Attendance has “improved considerably” due to careful monitoring and support for pupils who find attending school difficult.
- Personal development is supported through a “carefully designed programme” covering mental health, relationships, and career opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies in a small number of subjects do not provide sufficient information to identify learning gaps over a series of lessons.
- Subject-specific vocabulary is not fully identified in all subjects, preventing some pupils from building a “deep body of subject knowledge.”
- The school lacks a clear understanding of the impact of some curriculum aspects, hindering the ability to evaluate the quality of education.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.6 |
| 2024/25 | 41.7 |
| 2025/26 | 37.2 |
| 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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