St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Liverpool, L17 6AB · Liverpool · secondary school
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6th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.7/10 against 888 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 53.3 · 70 | 30% | 2.09 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.1 · 42 | 25% | 1.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.7 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Margaret's Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,000 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Overview
Pupils are "proud to be part of St Margaret’s Church of England Academy" and feel safe within a community that values strong relationships. The school has made "considerable and positive change" since its previous inspection, with leaders ensuring staff workload is managed while raising aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and designed to allow pupils to "build their knowledge in a logical way," with most pupils achieving well across key stages.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and generally explain topics clearly, ensuring important learning is revisited.
- Reading has a "high profile," with gaps in knowledge identified quickly and effective support provided to help pupils become "accurate and fluent readers."
- Pupils with SEND are "identified quickly and accurately" and progress well through the same ambitious curricula as their peers.
- The school provides extensive opportunities for personal development, including "sporting, music and other enrichment activities" and well-designed 'learning for life' lessons.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not always choose the "most suitable techniques" to help pupils understand content, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- Teachers in some subjects do not check pupils’ understanding "well enough," allowing misconceptions to go unchecked.
- Current behaviour management strategies are not effective in modifying the conduct of a "small minority of pupils" who cause disruption.
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 | 50.2 |
| 2024/25 | 49.6 |
| 2025/26 | 48.7 |
| 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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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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