Litherland High School
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Attainment 8 of 41.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 53%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.68
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.92, -0.44]
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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 | 134 | 41.7 | — | 53.0% | 14.2% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 137 | 36.6 | -0.68 | 40.1% | 8.8% | 2.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 103 | 41.2 | -0.33 | 49.0% | 7.0% | 3.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 115 | 41.7 | -0.63 | 50.0% | 14.0% | 3.4 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sefton for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 141694 |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Principal Claire Hallwood |
| Trust | THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST) |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | L21 0DB |
| Latest pupils | 134 |
| FSM eligible | 48.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 0DB
www.litherlandhigh.comView local authority page1512123323| DfE number | 4004 |
| UKPRN | 10048638 |
| Opened | 1 Mar 2015 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Nov 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 8 Apr 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 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |