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Broughton Hall Catholic High School

Liverpool, L12 9HJSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
-0.58
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
182 1st-choice / 206 places
Ranking
#2,708
of 3,141 nationally

About Broughton Hall Catholic High School

Broughton Hall Catholic High School is a girls' secondary school in Liverpool that is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 442 applications for 206 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.15. Of those applications, 182 were first-preference choices, and 173 of those families received offers. The school currently has 1,216 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,275, meaning it is running very close to full. A significant 33.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and reflects the school's inclusive intake within the Liverpool area. As a Roman Catholic school, it serves a specific community, and its popularity suggests strong local confidence in what it offers.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressYew Tree Lane, Liverpool, Liverpool, L12 9HJ
HeadteacherSarah O'Rourke
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils1,216
Free School Meals (FSM)33.7%
School Capacity1,216 / 1,275 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Tennis CourtsAstro TurfArt StudiosICT SuiteTheatreSwimming PoolChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RoundersTennisCross CountryFootballBasketballRugbyCricketRowing

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsBook ClubNewspaperDramaEco ClubYoung EnterpriseArt ClubDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:20

Source: broughtonhall.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Broughton Hall Catholic High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.