Kirkby High School
URN: 140001 • Liverpool L32 9PP
Overview
- Name
- Kirkby High School
- URN
- 140001
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anna Dobson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01514778710
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bracknell Avenue, Liverpool L32 9PP
Summary
Kirkby High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Liverpool, serving approximately 1,027 students with a capacity of 1,000. The school operates under the ethos of respect—encouraging respect for oneself, others, and the community. This principle underpins the school's vision of fostering a supportive environment where high expectations and mutual respect enable students to thrive academically and personally.
The school offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for future success, with a focus on core subjects and the English Baccalaureate. Recent performance data indicates a gradual improvement in student outcomes, with a notable increase in the percentage of students achieving strong passes in English and Maths. Kirkby High School also provides various study support resources and optional activities to enhance learning.
Kirkby High School is committed to inclusivity, with dedicated support for students with special educational needs. The school operates from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, ensuring a structured and supportive learning environment. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the main office directly.
The school offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for future success, with a focus on core subjects and the English Baccalaureate. Recent performance data indicates a gradual improvement in student outcomes, with a notable increase in the percentage of students achieving strong passes in English and Maths. Kirkby High School also provides various study support resources and optional activities to enhance learning.
Kirkby High School is committed to inclusivity, with dedicated support for students with special educational needs. The school operates from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, ensuring a structured and supportive learning environment. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the main office directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Meet the Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- RSE (download)
- Home School Agreement (download)
- Arbor Support (download)
- Remote Education Information (download)
- Arbor Support (download)
- CLICK HERE (download)
- CLICK HERE (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Archbishop Blanch CofE High School (75.4)
- The Belvedere Academy (75.2)
- Formby High School (70.2)
- St Edward's College (70.2)
- Calderstones School (69.4)
Key details
- LA
- Knowsley
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1000
- Pupils
- 1027
- Boys
- 542
- Girls
- 485
- FSM %
- 58.00
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1027 | 542 | 485 | 1000 | 58.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1028 | 537 | 491 | 1000 | 56.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 942 | 480 | 462 | 1000 | 53.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 942 | 480 | 462 | 1000 | 53.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 931 | 474 | 457 | 1000 | 50.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 901 | 466 | 435 | 1000 | 44.70 |
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