SecondaryData as of May 2026

St Edward's College

Sandfield Park, Liverpool, L12 1LF

A Good-rated secondary school in Liverpool.

Academy converter

Roman Catholic

Pupils

1,160

Ages

11-18

FSM

16.9%

Attainment 8

51.6

Ofsted

Good

Dec 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

51.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

26.4%

Basics 9-5

62.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

58.3%

EBacc APS

4.64

EBacc 9-5

21.1%

EBacc 9-4

40.6%

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

33.24

A*-A Grades

21.0%

A*-B Grades

48.1%

AAB+ %

15.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 133 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About St Edward's College

St Edward's 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, 187 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. The school has around 1,160 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sandfield Park, Liverpool, L12 1LF | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Edward's College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Good
Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
May 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Edward's College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near St Edward's College

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Frequently asked questions about St Edward's College

What is St Edward's College's Ofsted rating?

St Edward's College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about St Edward's College?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 187 responses): 85% of parents would recommend St Edward's College.

What are St Edward's College's latest exam results?

St Edward's College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Edward's College located?

St Edward's College is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L12 1LF).

How many pupils attend St Edward's College?

St Edward's College has around 1,160 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Edward's College with other schools?

View St Edward's College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Liverpool.