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Hugh Baird College

Sefton, L20 7EWSecondaryAges 14–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
Progress 8
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Competition
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Ranking
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About Hugh Baird College

Hugh Baird College sits within Sefton local authority as a state-funded secondary and sixth-form provider for students aged 14 to 99, making it an unusual option for both teenagers and adult learners. Among the 20 same-type schools in the borough, the top-performing peers by ranking score are Formby High School (0.43), Range High School (-0.15), and Meols Cop High School (-0.17), placing Hugh Baird in a competitive local landscape. The college itself is led by headteacher Rachael Hennigan and has no religious character. Its broad age range and mixed gender intake set it apart from traditional secondary schools, offering a more flexible route for students who may want to start post-14 education or return to study later in life. The school’s facilities include a swimming pool, theatre, gymnasium, astro turf, science labs, music rooms, and a chapel, alongside a dedicated sixth-form centre and library, giving it a campus feel that supports both academic and extracurricular life.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBalliol Road, Bootle, Sefton, L20 7EW
HeadteacherRachael Hennigan
Local AuthoritySefton

Facilities

10
ICT SuiteSwimming PoolAstro TurfScience LabsMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreTheatreGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

TennisCross CountryHockeyNetballMartial ArtsRoundersDanceRowingAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghDramaFilm ClubArt ClubChoirOrchestra

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hugh Baird College

Hugh Baird College's key exam results include: Average A-Level grade: C.