Meols Cop High School
URN: 104956 • Southport PR8 6JS
Overview
- Name
- Meols Cop High School
- URN
- 104956
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Parry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Meols Cop Road, Southport PR8 6JS
Summary
Meols Cop High School is a mixed community secondary school located in Southport, Sefton, with a current enrolment of 902 students and a capacity of 905. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment, aiming to raise aspirations and equip students with the skills necessary for future success in higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
The leadership team, led by Headteacher Mr. Martin Davis, prioritises equitable education and safeguarding, ensuring that all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to thrive. The school is known for its strong emphasis on high-quality teaching and learning, with a dedicated staff team recognised for their expertise.
Meols Cop High School serves as a vital part of the local community, encouraging students to become confident learners and responsible leaders. The governing board, comprising staff, parents, and co-opted members, collaborates closely with the headteacher to oversee the school's operations and curriculum, ensuring that it meets the needs of its diverse student body.
The leadership team, led by Headteacher Mr. Martin Davis, prioritises equitable education and safeguarding, ensuring that all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to thrive. The school is known for its strong emphasis on high-quality teaching and learning, with a dedicated staff team recognised for their expertise.
Meols Cop High School serves as a vital part of the local community, encouraging students to become confident learners and responsible leaders. The governing board, comprising staff, parents, and co-opted members, collaborates closely with the headteacher to oversee the school's operations and curriculum, ensuring that it meets the needs of its diverse student body.
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Nearby alternatives
- Greenbank High School (70.2)
- Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre (58.6)
- Birkdale High School (57.3)
- Greenbank High School (57.1)
- Stanley High School (53.3)
Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 905
- Pupils
- 902
- Boys
- 518
- Girls
- 384
- FSM %
- 25.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-10-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 902 | 518 | 384 | 905 | 25.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 902 | 518 | 384 | 905 | 25.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 901 | 515 | 386 | 905 | 22.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 901 | 515 | 386 | 905 | 22.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 880 | 517 | 363 | 820 | 19.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 854 | 492 | 362 | 820 | 16.50 |
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