St Julie's Catholic High School
80%
Capacity
1,009
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About St Julie's Catholic High School
St Julie’s Catholic High School was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2018, and a subsequent ungraded visit in 2023 confirmed it remains Good. The inspection report singled out leadership and management as Outstanding, which is a strong indicator of the school’s direction. On the most informative exam metric available, the school’s Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year was -0.47, placing it in the below average banding nationally. This means that, on average, pupils achieved nearly half a grade less per subject across eight GCSEs than pupils with similar starting points nationally. In the local authority of Liverpool, where the average Progress 8 score is -0.4, St Julie’s ranks 15th out of 30 secondary schools, putting it exactly in the middle of the pack. It’s worth noting that the school’s previous Ofsted rating was Requires Improvement in 2016, so the jump to Good and the Outstanding leadership grade represent a clear improvement in quality.
Looking more closely at the breakdown, the school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 41.5, and 60% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is low at 9.7%, and the EBacc average point score is 3.21. At A-level, the school’s value added score is -0.51, also below average, with pupils averaging a C- grade per entry. The sixth form provision was rated Good in the 2018 inspection. While these results aren’t among the strongest in Liverpool, the school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 422 applications for 179 places, with 156 first-preference offers made from 178 first-preference applications. That level of demand suggests families value what the school offers beyond raw exam scores.
The school is a Roman Catholic girls’ secondary with a sixth form, serving 1009 pupils against a capacity of 1260. Facilities are generous for a state school, including a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, astro turf, and a sixth form centre. There are nine recorded SEND provisions on offer, covering areas from dyslexia and autism to speech and language needs. The extracurricular programme is broad, with clubs ranging from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Model UN to coding, orchestra, and debate. Sports include netball, rowing, gymnastics, and martial arts. For Catholic families in Liverpool looking for a single-sex environment with strong leadership and a wide range of activities, St Julie’s is a popular choice — though the academic data suggests it may suit families who prioritise pastoral care and community over top-tier exam results.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Speke Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L25 7TN |
| Headteacher | Kate McCourt |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 1,009 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,009 / 1,260 (80% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 May 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.47)
2558th of 3,141
Nationally
322nd of 445
In North West
15th 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
29.6
'22/23
26.1
'23/24
25.1
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
2022/2349%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 189 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)49%
- FE college26%
- Sixth form college11%
- Employment5%
- Not sustained5%
- Apprenticeship2%
95% 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: 73 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
13%
Russell Group
15%
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%
- Employment16%
- Apprenticeship10%
- Further education4%
- Not sustained3%
- Other education1%
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- Biology25
- Psychology25
- Business Studies:Single15
- History15
- Mathematics13
- Art and Design12
- Religious Studies12
- English Literature11
- Chemistry10
- Sociology8
- English Language and Literature7
- Physics4
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
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed179
422
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
178 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% 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 British85.4%
- Mixed5.1%
- Asian2.0%
- White (other)1.2%
- Black0.7%
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.
75% 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.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given 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.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
4
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 Julie's Catholic 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
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Speke Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L25 7TN
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