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Stanley High School

Fleetwood Road, Southport, PR9 9TF

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Southport.

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Pupils
836
Ages
11-16
FSM
23.8%
Attainment 8
40.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Apr 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.2%
Basics 9-5
30.7%

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
76.7%
EBacc APS
3.66
EBacc 9-5
11.9%
EBacc 9-4
19.9%
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About Stanley High School

Stanley High School is a secondary school in Southport, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 165 responses), 74% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. The school has around 836 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fleetwood Road, Southport, PR9 9TF | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Stanley High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Requires improvement
  2. Feb 2020 — Good
  3. Jun 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Stanley High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Stanley High School

What is Stanley High School's Ofsted rating?
Stanley High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Stanley High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 165 responses): 74% of parents would recommend Stanley High School.
What are Stanley High School's latest exam results?
Stanley High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Stanley High School located?
Stanley High School is a secondary school in Southport, Sefton (PR9 9TF).
How many pupils attend Stanley High School?
Stanley High School has around 836 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Stanley High School with other schools?
View Stanley High School'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 Sefton.