St Anselm's College
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 57.2 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 57.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 91%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.03
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.20, 0.26]
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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)
Grammar School Entry
Official links
Verified key dates
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
St Anselm's College is a Roman Catholic grammar school for boys. The official admissions pages state that boys seeking Year 7 entry must register for the college entrance examination and also complete the local-authority preference process in line with the school admissions policy.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The official entrance-examination registration page says completed registration and supporting documents must be submitted by Friday 31 July 2026. It states that the provisional entrance examination date is Friday 18 September 2026, with Saturday 19 September 2026 reserved for approved special-access arrangements. The official open-evenings page says the Open Evening is on Thursday 2 July 2026 from 5pm to 8pm. The reviewed pages did not state the results-release date.
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 159 | 57.2 | — | 90.6% | 47.2% | 5.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 162 | 55.6 | +0.03 | 88.3% | 54.3% | 5.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 156 | 58.2 | +0.24 | 92.0% | 52.0% | 5.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 140 | 61.1 | +0.15 | 96.0% | 57.0% | 5.5 |
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School information
| URN | 136780 |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Serena Cubbin |
| Trust | THE LAETARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | CH43 1UQ |
| Latest pupils | 159 |
| FSM eligible | 11.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Manor Hill, Prenton, Merseyside, CH43 1UQ
http://www.st-anselms.com/1516521408| DfE number | 5900 |
| UKPRN | 10033784 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |