Stanley High School
Academy sponsor led
Southport, PR9 9TF
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 19% in England
12 of 17 in Sefton
Pupils
783
First preferences per place
0.88
2026/27
Absence
9.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 39.1 | 40.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 26% | 31% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 34% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.45 | -0.71 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Meols Cop High School · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 33% in England
- Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre · 3.2 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Greenbank High School · 3.9 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Birkdale High School · 4.4 mi · Report card · Top 25% in England
- St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham · 5.2 mi · Not judged · Top 35% in England
- Lytham St Annes High School · 5.5 mi · No rating
Best secondary schools in Southport · Best secondary schools in Merseyside
The neighbourhood
Stanley High School is in Hesketh Park (typical home £159,000, crime low).
What is Stanley High School's Ofsted rating?
Stanley High School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Stanley High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Stanley High School is in the bottom 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.