Alsop High School
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 1,336 pupils
77% stayed in education · Attainment 8 28.2
Academy sponsor led
Gateacre School
- Pupils on roll
- 1,196of 1,400 places
- Free school meals
- 41.2%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Requires improvement, 5 December 2023Read the Ofsted report
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Gateacre School (URN 104700, until 1 September 2024).
What the data says
Of the 143 pupils who finished Year 11 at Gateacre School in 2023, 19% stayed on in Gateacre School’s own sixth form (Liverpool average 46%), 54% went to a further education college and 3% started an apprenticeship.
Among the 59 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 51% went to university (Liverpool 43%, England 37%), and 8% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
13% of leavers were not in sustained education, employment or training six months on, compared with 6% nationally.
A level grades average C-, well below the England average of B-; 0% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%).
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Liverpool and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Gateacre School | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 143 | 5,186 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 79% | 88% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 75% | 83% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 19% | 46% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | 2% | 5% | 13% |
| — further education college | 54% | 30% | 37% |
| — other education | 0% | 3% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Employment | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 13% | 8% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 8% | 4% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Gateacre School | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 59 | 4,311 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 75% | 79% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 51% | 43% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 8% | 19% | 19% |
| Further education | 2% | 7% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Employment | 15% | 22% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 15% | 16% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 221 | — | 89% | 8% | 20% | 53% |
| Mathematics | 220 | — | 88% | 13% | 22% | 53% |
| English Literature | 219 | — | 86% | 9% | 21% | 53% |
| Combined Science | 215 | — | 65% | 8% | 9% | 46% |
| Spanish | 78 | — | 19% | 14% | 27% | 55% |
| History | 77 | — | 41% | 16% | 26% | 44% |
| Geography | 72 | — | 41% | 4% | 25% | 36% |
| Sociology | 57 | — | 4% | 12% | 21% | 49% |
| Art and Design | 44 | — | 7% | 20% | 24% | 91% |
| Media Studies | 41 | — | 4% | 0% | 20% | 46% |
| Graphic Communication | 38 | — | 1% | 8% | 23% | 89% |
| Photography | 31 | — | 6% | 19% | 19% | 81% |
| Drama | 23 | — | 7% | 0% | 27% | 43% |
| Music | 22 | — | 5% | 18% | 33% | 64% |
| Religious Studies | 10 | — | 31% | 40% | 32% | 60% |
| Biology | 5 | — | 23% | — | 45% | — |
| Polish | 2 | — | 1% | — | 84% | — |
| Turkish | 2 | — | 0% | — | 71% | — |
| Russian | 1 | — | 0% | — | 87% | — |
| Arabic | 1 | — | 1% | — | 47% | — |
| Persian | 1 | — | 0% | — | 77% | — |
| Physical Education | 1 | — | 11% | — | 24% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Management | 60 | 100% | — |
| Hospitality / Catering Studies | 57 | 100% | — |
| Engineering Studies | 51 | 100% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | 51 | 100% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | 47 | 100% | — |
| Health Studies | 32 | 100% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Gateacre School | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 54 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 19 | 1,964 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 27.75 | 34.12 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C- | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 0% | 21% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media Studies | 8 | 42% | 4% |
| Sociology | 7 | 37% | 13% |
| History | — | — | 13% |
| Mathematics | — | — | 31% |
| Art and Design | — | — | 1% |
| Music | — | — | 0% |
| Psychology | — | — | 23% |
| English Language | — | — | 4% |
| English Literature | — | — | 11% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 19 | 100% | — |
| Applied Business | VRQ Level 3 | 14 | 74% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 6 | 32% | — |
| Sound Recording | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3 | — | — | — |
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Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
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96% stayed in education · Attainment 8 57.0
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
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Broughton Hall Catholic High School
Voluntary aided school · sixth form · 1,175 pupils
84% stayed in education · Attainment 8 39.2
Calderstones School
Community school · sixth form · 1,592 pupils
85% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.1
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.