Best 3 Secondary schools in Sefton – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

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: Litherland High School (Secondary) in Liverpool; Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (Secondary) in Southport; King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (Secondary) in Bootle — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Litherland High School, Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre and King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led, voluntary aided school and free schools type located around Liverpool, Merseyside, Southport, Merseyside and Bootle, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Litherland High School), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Litherland High School (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 750, combined total ≈ 2,250, typical FSM 45–50%, range 30–35%–60–65%; spread across trusts such as The Heath Family (North West) and The Great Schools Trust.

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Attribute	Litherland High School L21 0DB	Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre PR8 4EX	King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes L20 6AQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Free schools
Location	Liverpool Merseyside L21 0DB	Southport Merseyside PR8 4EX	Bootle Merseyside L20 6AQ
Latest Ofsted	2 8 Apr 2024	2 18 Jan 2024	2 8 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	1223	600
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Heath Family (North West)	Sefton (343)	The Great Schools Trust
Website	www.litherlandhigh.com	www.christtheking-school.com	www.kingshawthornes.com
Telephone	01512143434	01704565121	01519223798
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Litherland High School

L21 0DB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L21 0DB
Ofsted: 2 8 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Heath Family (North West)
Website: www.litherlandhigh.com
Telephone: 01512143434

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

PR8 4EX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Southport
Merseyside
PR8 4EX
Ofsted: 2 18 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sefton (343)
Website: www.christtheking-school.com
Telephone: 01704565121

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes

L20 6AQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Bootle
Merseyside
L20 6AQ
Ofsted: 2 8 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Great Schools Trust
Website: www.kingshawthornes.com
Telephone: 01519223798

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.