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Chesterfield High School

Sefton, L23 9YBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.1×
More first choices than offers made
327 1st-choice / 305 offers made
Ranking
#1,497
of 3,141 nationally

About Chesterfield High School

Chesterfield High School is a state-funded secondary school in Sefton, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,692 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,326.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (29 Mar 2023). the published Attainment 8 score was 48.4 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was C for 2023/24. admissions data records 327 first-preference applications and 305 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressChesterfield Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Sefton, L23 9YB
HeadteacherMr Jon Lawes
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils1,692
Free School Meals (FSM)24.7%
School Capacity1,692 / 1,326 (128% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Chesterfield High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.