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Meols Cop High School

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Meols Cop High School

Meols Cop Road, Southport, PR8 6JS

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Pupils
906
Ages
11-16
FSM
30.9%
Attainment 8
44.5
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.4%
Basics 9-5
35.8%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.7%
EBacc APS
3.80
EBacc 9-5
9.2%
EBacc 9-4
12.7%
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About Meols Cop High School

Meols Cop High School is a secondary school in Southport, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. The school has around 906 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Meols Cop Road, Southport, PR8 6JS | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2023 — Good (predecessor: Meols Cop High School)
  3. Oct 2012 — Outstanding (predecessor: Meols Cop High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Meols Cop High School

What is Meols Cop High School's Ofsted rating?
Meols Cop High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Meols Cop High School's latest exam results?
Meols Cop High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Meols Cop High School located?
Meols Cop High School is a secondary school in Southport, Sefton (PR8 6JS).
How many pupils attend Meols Cop High School?
Meols Cop High School has around 906 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Meols Cop High School with other schools?
View Meols Cop 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.