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Holly Lodge Girls' College

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Holly Lodge Girls' College

140 Mill Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 7LE

Community school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.6%
Basics 9-5
45.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.546.4
2023/2444.446.4
2024/2547.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.140.00
2023/24-0.040.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
64.5%
EBacc APS
4.31
EBacc 9-5
30.9%
EBacc 9-4
44.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.73
A*-A Grades
6.9%
A*-B Grades
31.0%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 52 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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West Derby School
0.45 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Edward's College
0.65 km away · Academy converter
Good
Sandfield Park School
0.96 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
1.95 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
2.1 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement

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About Holly Lodge Girls' College

Holly Lodge Girls' College is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 47 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. The school has around 1,000 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 140 Mill Lane, Liverpool, L12 7LE | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holly Lodge Girls' College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. May 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Holly Lodge Girls' College

What is Holly Lodge Girls' College's Ofsted rating?
Holly Lodge Girls' College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Holly Lodge Girls' College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 47 responses): 87% of parents would recommend Holly Lodge Girls' College.
What are Holly Lodge Girls' College's latest exam results?
Holly Lodge Girls' College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Holly Lodge Girls' College located?
Holly Lodge Girls' College is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L12 7LE).
How many pupils attend Holly Lodge Girls' College?
Holly Lodge Girls' College has around 1,000 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Holly Lodge Girls' College with other schools?
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