Best 3 Secondary schools in Southport – comparison

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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: Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (Secondary) in Southport; Meols Cop High School (Secondary) in Southport; Greenbank High School (Secondary) in Southport — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, Meols Cop High School and Greenbank High School. They are secondary phase and voluntary aided school and academy converter type located around Southport, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,750, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–30–35%; all within the Southport Learning Trust trust.

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Attribute	Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre PR8 4EX	Meols Cop High School PR8 6JS	Greenbank High School PR8 2LT
Phase / Type	Secondary • Voluntary aided school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Southport Merseyside PR8 4EX	Southport Merseyside PR8 6JS	Southport Merseyside PR8 2LT
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Jan 2024	2 16 Mar 2023	2 21 Nov 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1223	905	1030
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Sefton (343)	Southport Learning Trust	Southport Learning Trust
Website	www.christtheking-school.com	www.meolscophighschool.co.uk	www.greenbankhigh.co.uk
Telephone	01704565121	01704531180	01704567591
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

Meols Cop High School

PR8 6JS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Southport
Merseyside
PR8 6JS
Ofsted: 2 16 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Southport Learning Trust
Website: www.meolscophighschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01704531180

Greenbank High School

PR8 2LT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Southport
Merseyside
PR8 2LT
Ofsted: 2 21 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Southport Learning Trust
Website: www.greenbankhigh.co.uk
Telephone: 01704567591

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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.