Kirkby High School
Academy sponsor led
Liverpool, L32 9PP
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 2% in England
6 of 6 in Knowsley
Pupils
1,042
First preferences per place
0.81
2026/27
Absence
12.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 32.0 | 29.2 | 31.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 16% | 23% | 20% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 19% | 23% | 19% | |
| Progress 8 | -1.19 | -1.63 | — |
37% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- All Saints Catholic High School · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 22% in England
- Dixons Fazakerley Academy · 1.2 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
- St John Bosco Arts College · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 17% in England
- Dixons Croxteth Academy · 1.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 1% in England
- Archbishop Beck Catholic College · 2.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 30% in England
- Maricourt Catholic High School · 3.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
The neighbourhood
Kirkby High School is in Kirkby South East (typical home £144,000, crime very high).
What is Kirkby High School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkby High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Kirkby High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Kirkby High School is in the bottom 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.