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Formby High School

State school · Liverpool, L37 3HW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,099 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,099 ·
Local authority
Sefton Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Alex Wood

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Redgate Community Primary School 18 %
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School 18 %
Freshfield Primary School 17 %
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School 11 %
Woodlands Primary School 10 %
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School 10 %
OtherUnkn 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Luke's Church of England Primary School 8 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
72%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
76%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
37.89
LA avg.
30.15
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
71
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,099
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Freshfield Road
Formby
Liverpool
Merseyside
L37 3HW
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Telephone: 01704 873100

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.formbyhighschool.com

Local authority: Sefton Council

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School data & information Formby High School Freshfield Road, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 3HW
1,099 Pupil numbers
11 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
71 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
76%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
54.40
LA avg.
41.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.43 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 179 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 189 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 115 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 184 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 189 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 7
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 7
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Astronomy GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
27%
LA avg.
8%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
37.89
LA avg.
30.15
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Physics GCE A level 17 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 14 B
Music Technology GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 33 A
History GCE A level 29 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 14 B
Geography GCE A level 27 B
Film Studies GCE A level 10 A
English Literature GCE A level 6 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 13 A
Economics GCE A level 17 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 8 C
Chemistry GCE A level 23 A
Biology GCE A level 22 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Formby High School is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. Their SEN unit has a capacity of 32 and has 32 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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