St Hilda's Church of England High School
108%
Capacity
1,132
Pupils
8.1x
Demand
About St Hilda's Church of England High School
St Hilda's Church of England High School sits in the middle of the pack academically in Liverpool, with a Progress 8 score of -0.3 that is slightly better than the local authority average of -0.4 for secondary schools. That gap is modest but meaningful — it means pupils here leave with outcomes a fraction ahead of what similar students across Liverpool typically achieve. The school ranks 12th out of 30 schools in the LA on this measure, placing it in the 40th percentile locally, and 71st percentile nationally. It's not a standout performer, but it's comfortably above the bottom tier. The school is oversubscribed by a wide margin — 1,222 applications for 151 places in the 2025/26 intake, with 248 first-preference applications — which suggests strong local demand despite the middling headline metrics.
Academically, the picture is mixed. At GCSE, the attainment 8 score is 49.4, and 53.6% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 4.17, though only 22.1% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. Progress 8 is rated 'Below average' nationally, with the weakest progress in EBacc subjects (-0.47) and open subjects (-0.21). At A-level, the picture is more encouraging: the value added score is -0.12, which falls within the 'Average' banding, and the average points per entry is 30.42, equivalent to a C grade. The best three A-levels average out at a C+ grade. The sixth form has 99 students and offers a solid, if not exceptional, route for those staying on.
The school is well equipped for a state secondary, with a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, astro turf, and dedicated sixth form centre. It supports a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. With 15.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a broadly typical intake for an urban comprehensive. The Ofsted rating is Good, confirmed in an ungraded inspection in 2021, and the school has held that grade since at least 2012. For families in Liverpool looking for a Church of England secondary with decent facilities and a sixth form, St Hilda's offers a reliable option — not the highest-flying, but clearly popular and stable.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Croxteth Drive, Liverpool, Liverpool, L17 3AL |
| Headteacher | J Code |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 1,132 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.3% |
| School Capacity | 1,132 / 1,050 (108% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.30)
2256th of 3,141
Nationally
281st of 445
In North West
12th of 30
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
33.1
'22/23
28.0
'23/24
30.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2372%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 158 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)72%
- FE college16%
- Sixth form college6%
- Not sustained3%
- Apprenticeship1%
- Employment1%
97% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2364%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 110 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
21%
Russell Group
24%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)64%
- Employment19%
- Not sustained6%
- Further education5%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Other education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology48
- Sociology37
- Mathematics25
- Geography24
- Biology22
- History17
- Religious Studies17
- Art and Design13
- Physics13
- English Literature12
- English Language11
- Media/Film/Tv Studies11
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed151
1,222
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
248 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British75.9%
- Mixed6.0%
- Asian5.9%
- Black1.7%
- White (other)1.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
18
Total schools
16
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Hilda's Church of England High School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Croxteth Drive, Liverpool
Liverpool, L17 3AL
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