Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
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Attainment 8 of 41.8 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 52%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.62
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.89, -0.35]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 113 | 41.8 | — | 52.2% | 14.2% | 3.5 |
| 2023/2024 | 115 | 41.5 | -0.62 | 50.4% | 20.0% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 176 | 40.7 | -0.47 | 53.0% | 16.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 169 | 49.1 | +0.02 | 66.0% | 23.0% | 4.3 |
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School information
| URN | 104964 |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Erin Wheeler |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | PR8 4EX |
| Latest pupils | 113 |
| FSM eligible | 31.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 4EX
http://www.christtheking-school.comView local authority page1704565121| DfE number | 4800 |
| UKPRN | 10001414 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Jan 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 4 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |