Best 3 Secondary schools in Liverpool – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Archbishop Blanch CofE High School (Secondary) in Liverpool; The Belvedere Academy (Secondary) in Liverpool; St Margaret's Church of England Academy (Secondary) in Liverpool — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Archbishop Blanch CofE High School, The Belvedere Academy and St Margaret's Church of England Academy. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school, academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Liverpool, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Archbishop Blanch CofE High School), published Mar 2020. The lowest is 2 (St Margaret's Church of England Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Margaret's Church of England Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,250, typical FSM 20–25%, range 20–25%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as GDST ACADEMY TRUST and The Liverpool Joint Catholic and Church of England Academies Trust.

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Attribute	Archbishop Blanch CofE High School L7 6HQ	The Belvedere Academy L8 3TF	St Margaret's Church of England Academy L17 6AB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Liverpool Merseyside L7 6HQ	Liverpool Merseyside L8 3TF	Liverpool Merseyside L17 6AB
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Mar 2020	1 26 Feb 2015	2 9 Jun 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1065	1014	1050
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Girls	Boys
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Liverpool (341)	GDST ACADEMY TRUST	The Liverpool Joint Catholic and Church of England Academies Trust
Website	www.abblanch.com	www.belvedereacademy.net	www.stmargaretsacademy.com
Telephone	01513305151	01517271284	01514271825
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Archbishop Blanch CofE High School

L7 6HQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L7 6HQ
Ofsted: 1 18 Mar 2020
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Liverpool (341)
Website: www.abblanch.com
Telephone: 01513305151

The Belvedere Academy

L8 3TF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L8 3TF
Ofsted: 1 26 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GDST ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.belvedereacademy.net
Telephone: 01517271284

St Margaret's Church of England Academy

L17 6AB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L17 6AB
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Liverpool Joint Catholic and Church of England Academies Trust
Website: www.stmargaretsacademy.com
Telephone: 01514271825

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.