St Julie's Catholic High School
Liverpool, L25 7TN · Liverpool · secondary school
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12th 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 913 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 37.0 · 30 | 30% | 0.90 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.47 · 17 | 25% | 0.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.2 · 30 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Julie's Catholic High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.47 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Medic Mentors, Observe GP, In2Science, In2Med School, Aspire Liverpool, Reaching Higher, Zero Gravity, and Domestic Violence Champions, plus trips to Chester Zoo.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,018 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,260. 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 is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the school integrate the medical and science mentorships into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Julie's Catholic High School
Overview
St Julie’s Catholic High School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "caring and close-knit school community" where pupils feel safe and valued. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic achievement, fostering confident young citizens who contribute positively to the wider community.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning in a calm atmosphere where they "treat each other with care and respect," and leaders deal decisively with any bullying.
- The curriculum is generally well-considered, with most teachers using effective strategies to ensure pupils remember what has been taught.
- Leaders provide thorough support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to learn alongside peers.
- A thoughtful personal development programme prepares pupils for life in modern society, including education on healthy relationships and consent.
- Staff feel well-supported by leaders, who have taken steps to reduce workload, resulting in staff being "overwhelmingly proud of their school."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not clearly defined the most important knowledge pupils need to learn, hindering long-term retention.
- Some disadvantaged pupils have irregular attendance, leading to gaps in knowledge that result in uneven achievement by the end of Year 11.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a "culture of vigilance and care" and responding proactively to concerns, including raising awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.5 |
| 2024/25 | 46.9 |
| 2025/26 | 42.2 |
| 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
—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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