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St Edward's College
Sandfield Park, Liverpool L12 1LF
St Edward's College is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It has about 1,170 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in December 2024.
Particular strengths include Destinations, Attainment, Attendance and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Environment, Finances and Representation.
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Destinations: Above average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite high. Show details
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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