Meols Cop High School
URN: 149828 • Southport PR8 6JS
Overview
- Name
- Meols Cop High School
- URN
- 149828
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 38.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Davis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01704531180
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Meols Cop Road, Southport PR8 6JS
Summary
Meols Cop High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Southport, Sefton, with a current enrolment of 906 students, slightly above its capacity of 905. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable educational environment, with a particular focus on supporting students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. M Davis, the school prioritises safeguarding and the well-being of all students, ensuring they feel valued and protected.
The curriculum at Meols Cop High School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development. The school is particularly noted for its leadership in mathematics education, led by Assistant Headteacher Mrs. J Filson, and its innovative teaching practices spearheaded by Mr. G Thornton, the Director of Meols Cop Research School.
In addition to academic support, the school offers robust provisions for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), led by SENDCO Mrs. H Hinton. Meols Cop High School actively engages with the local community, aiming to broker aspirations and create pathways for success for all its students.
The curriculum at Meols Cop High School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development. The school is particularly noted for its leadership in mathematics education, led by Assistant Headteacher Mrs. J Filson, and its innovative teaching practices spearheaded by Mr. G Thornton, the Director of Meols Cop Research School.
In addition to academic support, the school offers robust provisions for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), led by SENDCO Mrs. H Hinton. Meols Cop High School actively engages with the local community, aiming to broker aspirations and create pathways for success for all its students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- ADHD PATHWAY SUPPORT (sen)
- MEET THE SEND TEAM (sen)
- NEW ASD POST DIAGNOSIS OFFER (sen)
- PARENT CARER AND FAMILIES SUPPORT PATHWAYS (sen)
- Reporting a Student Absence (sen)
- Staff Absence (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Meols Cop High School (70.7)
- 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)
Key details
- LA
- Sefton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 905
- Pupils
- 906
- Boys
- 496
- Girls
- 410
- FSM %
- 30.90
- Open date
- 2023-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 906 | 496 | 410 | 905 | 30.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 897 | 492 | 405 | 905 | 27.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 905 |
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