Maricourt Catholic High School
Liverpool, L31 3DZ · Sefton · secondary school
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14th 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 910 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 18 | 35% | 0.63 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.9 · 24 | 30% | 0.72 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.58 · 12 | 25% | 0.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.6 · 42 | 10% | 0.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Maricourt Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.5, against a national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.58 in 2023/24, 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 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join dance clubs, the Junior and Senior UKMT Team Challenges, and the AMSP Maths Feast. They play football and netball, attend the Summer Sports Day, and compete in sports tournaments. Arts activities include the School Theatre production, Christmas Spectacular, Summer Soiree, and external singing and drama competitions. Trips include Iceland, Spain, the Italian Alps, New York, and visits to Wimbledon and Alton Towers.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,092 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,270. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Maricourt Catholic High School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have driven improvements in behaviour, personal development, and teaching since recent leadership changes. Pupils are described as happy, feeling a "deep sense of belonging," and thriving in a "culture of care." While outcomes are generally at the expected standard, the report notes that some initiatives remain at an "early stage of implementation."
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Personal development is rated at a strong standard, with a programme acting as a "golden thread" that strengthens pupils' sense of belonging and prepares them for adult life.
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of leadership opportunities" and extra-curricular activities, including charity work and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
- Staff feel "listened to and appreciated," with leaders taking appropriate steps to manage workload and provide high-quality professional development.
- Almost all pupils move on to "appropriate education, employment or training" following a comprehensive careers programme.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to improve pupils' attendance so it is "consistently in line with or better than national average."
- Leaders should improve the consistency of teaching across subjects, including the use of adaptive strategies, so that pupils learn well across the curriculum.
- Leaders should ensure that improvements to the curriculum lead to positive trends in pupils' achievement across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.1 |
| 2024/25 | 44.5 |
| 2025/26 | 44.6 |
| 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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