SecondaryData as of May 2026

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4EX

Voluntary aided school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2023

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

Academic picture

41.8school · 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

41.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

17.3%

Basics 9-5

37.2%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

41.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	40.7	46.4
2023/24	41.5	46.4
2024/25	41.8	46.0

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

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.47	0.00
2023/24	-0.62	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not 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

14.2%

EBacc APS

3.51

EBacc 9-5

4.4%

EBacc 9-4

8.0%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

24.45

A*-A Grades

6.7%

A*-B Grades

27.8%

AAB+ %

5.3%

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 74 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Greenbank High School

1.74 km away · Academy converter

Good

Birkdale High School

2.16 km away · Academy converter

Good

Meols Cop High School

2.28 km away · Academy converter

Good

Arden College

2.34 km away · Special post 16 institution

Southport Education Group

2.43 km away · Further education

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About Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school in Southport, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. The school has around 834 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Stamford Road, Southport, PR8 4EX | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — Good
May 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Feb 2020 — Requires improvement
Sept 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

What is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre's Ofsted rating?

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre's latest exam results?

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre located?

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school in Southport, Sefton (PR8 4EX).

How many pupils attend Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre has around 834 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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