Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
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About Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School is a girls’ secondary school in Liverpool that has carved out a strong reputation in a competitive local landscape. Ranked 3rd out of 30 schools of its type in the Liverpool local authority, it sits just behind The Blue Coat School and Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School in the league table, with a Progress 8 score of 0.63 that places it in the top 25% of schools nationally. It is one of only two schools in the local authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its nearest Outstanding neighbour is Liverpool College, 2.3 km away. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 713 applications for 188 places, with 253 first-preference applications and 166 first-preference offers. That works out at nearly four applicants for every place, which tells you how sought-after it is among Liverpool families.
Academically, Archbishop Blanch delivers well above average outcomes. Its Progress 8 score of 0.63 is significantly higher than the Liverpool local authority average of -0.4, meaning pupils here make nearly two-thirds of a grade more progress per subject than the national average. Attainment 8 sits at 55.9, and 85.9% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also performs strongly on the English Baccalaureate: 44.6% of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, and 32.2% achieved a grade 5 or above in it. At sixth form, the picture is more mixed: the value added score is -0.12, which is in the average band, and the average points per entry is 35.78, equivalent to a B- grade. The most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 confirmed the school’s Outstanding rating, with Outstanding grades for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management, while sixth-form provision was rated Good.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and a sixth form centre, and runs clubs from Debate to DofE and Young Enterprise. Sports on offer include football, swimming, rugby, and martial arts. SEND provision covers nine categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. Parent View responses from 103 families show strong satisfaction: 81% would recommend the school, 88% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, and 91% feel the school has high expectations. However, concerns about SEND support and how concerns are handled are more divided — 52% agree SEND children get the support they need, while 41% disagree. This is a high-performing, faith-based girls’ school that suits families who value strong academic progress and a structured, well-behaved environment, but it’s worth checking whether its SEND provision matches your child’s needs.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 80 Earle Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L7 6HQ |
| Headteacher | Claire Madeloso |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jun 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (4 Jun 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.63)
348th of 3,141
Nationally
34th of 445
In North West
3rd of 30
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
34.4
'22/23
31.4
'23/24
35.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2371%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 102 pupils).
- University (HE)71%
- Employment14%
- Not sustained7%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Further education2%
Source: DfE 16-18 destination measures, Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion. Russell Group / top-third HE breakdown not shown.
Ofsted Parent View
103 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed188
713
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
253 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British52.1%
- Asian12.4%
- Mixed7.7%
- White (other)4.5%
- Black4.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
19
Total schools
15
Oversubscribed
12
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
80 Earle Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L7 6HQ
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