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Deyes High School

Sefton, L31 6DESecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Sep 2024
Progress 8
-0.63
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
199 1st-choice / 225 places
Ranking
#2,765
of 3,141 nationally

About Deyes High School

Deyes High School is a large mixed secondary in Sefton, currently educating 1,355 pupils against a capacity of 1,426, meaning it is very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.3%, which is above the national average for secondary schools and suggests a significant level of disadvantage in the intake. Demand for places is extremely high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 530 applications for just 225 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.36. Of those, 199 were first-preference applications, and 188 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while many families want a place, not all can get one. The school is non-selective, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Victoria Beaney. This level of oversubscription, combined with a high FSM percentage, paints a picture of a school that is a popular local choice despite serving a community with above-average economic challenges.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDeyes Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L31 6DE
HeadteacherVictoria Beaney
Local AuthoritySefton
Number of Pupils1,355
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity1,355 / 1,426 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolAstro TurfICT SuiteGymnasiumScience LabsSports HallDining HallTheatreTennis CourtsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

SwimmingCricketCross CountryGymnasticsTennisMartial ArtsHockeyBadminton

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingScience ClubNewspaperFilm ClubDebateEco ClubChessArt ClubYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

Source: deyeshigh.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deyes High School

Deyes High School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.