Kirkby High School
About Kirkby High School
Kirkby High School’s headline Progress 8 score of -1.63 places it well below the Knowsley local authority average of -0.86, and it is ranked 6th out of 6 secondary schools in the borough. This is a significant gap — roughly three-quarters of a grade per subject less than the typical Knowsley student. The school’s Progress 8 banding is officially described as “well below average,” and nationally it sits at the 99th percentile from the bottom, meaning only a handful of schools in the country have lower scores. In English, the Progress 8 figure is -1.46; in maths it’s -1.71; and the EBacc element is -1.74. The Attainment 8 score of 29.2 is also low, and only 22.8% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths (the basics95 measure). For context, the school’s intake is notably disadvantaged — 58% of pupils are eligible for free school meals — which is a very high proportion and likely a factor in these outcomes.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2022Source: Ofsted, 2 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Source: kirkbyhighschool.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkby High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications