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Maghull High School

Academy converter · Liverpool · L31 7AW

Ages 11–18 · 1,098 pupils · Sefton

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

38.5

Overall absence

13.7%

Admissions demand

1.35 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.87
−20+2
Attainment 838.5
English & maths grade 5+33%
English & maths grade 4+52%
EBacc entry44%

EBacc APS: 3.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence13.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)40.1%
Unauthorised7.3%
Authorised absence
6.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
8.8%
Enrolments in measure
1,068

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.35 · Competitive

1st preferences

272

Places offered

202

1st-preference offers

189

Total preferences (any rank)
679
Preferred offers (top 3)
202
Applications from outside LA
273
Offers to outside-LA applicants
25
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill81%

1,098 pupils · 1,349 places

Pupils on roll
1,098
Boys / girls
539 / 559
School capacity
1,349
Capacity fill
1,098 / 1,349 (81%)
Free school meals
21.4%
FSM pupils
215
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Southport Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Kay

Location

Address
Ormonde Drive, Maghull
Postcode
L31 7AW
Town
Liverpool
County
Merseyside
Local authority
Sefton
District
Sefton
Constituency
Sefton Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Liverpool, Sefton, 1,098 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21.4%.

Open schools in Liverpool
295
Secondary schools in Liverpool
43
Academies among open schools in Liverpool
26% (78)
Open schools in L31
15
Secondary in L31
3
Open schools in Sefton LA
117
Secondary in Sefton LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Kay
Telephone
01515273955
Website
http://www.maghullhigh.com/

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