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Meols Cop High School

Meols Cop Road, Southport, PR8 6JS

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

44.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/2441.146.4
2024/2544.546.0

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
2023/24-0.170.00
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 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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Educ8 Southport
0.47 km away · Other independent special school
Arden College
1.73 km away · Special post 16 institution
Southport Education Group
1.87 km away · Further education
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
2.28 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Presfield High School and Specialist College
3.2 km away · Community special school
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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