St Edward's College
Liverpool, L12 1LF · Liverpool · secondary school
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5th 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 827 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 54.2 · 72 | 46% | 3.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.2 · 35 | 38% | 1.34 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.3 · 81 | 15% | 1.25 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Edward's College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.2 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 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the D of E Award, Public Speaking, House Competitions, and The PurplePod. Sports include Rugby, Hockey, Netball, Cricket, Athletics, Cross-Country, Swimming, and Water Polo. Arts and music offer the SMP Cathedral Choir, other choirs, Orchestra, Musical Theory, and concerts. Trips range from the Salter’s Chemistry Festival and STEM Big Bang Exhibition to a Languages & Sports trip to France, a Science trip to Florida, and a Ski trip to Italy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,150 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,028. 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 St Edward's College
Overview
Pupils consider it a privilege to attend this school, which has undergone significant positive changes under new leadership. The report highlights a "broad, rich curriculum" and a "positive and respectful atmosphere," noting that pupils typically achieve well and move on to impressive university destinations. The school has successfully addressed previous concerns regarding behaviour and welfare.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed," enabling pupils to build a "secure base of knowledge" and succeed in national examinations.
- Behaviour is "improving rapidly," with most pupils acting respectfully and feeling "happier and safer at school than in the past."
- Staff deal with bullying and discrimination "effectively," giving pupils "renewed confidence" in support systems.
- Teachers are described as "experts in their subjects" who explain new content clearly.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils engaging in "extra-curricular activities" and learning about "healthy relationships and the importance of consent."
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not sufficiently adapt learning activities for pupils’ starting points, hindering progress for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- A small group of vulnerable pupils frequently miss school, and the school has not "analysed the reasons for these absences well enough."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.4 |
| 2024/25 | 51.6 |
| 2025/26 | 53.3 |
| 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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