Kirkby High School
Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kirkby High School is a secondary school in Liverpool for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 62 schools in Knowsley. It ranks 31st of 40 secondary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2022, report published 2 October 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2022
Pupils enjoy attending Kirkby High School, which is a calm and welcoming place for pupils to learn. They feel happy and safe. Pupils appreciate the strong relationships that they forge with staff. Pupils celebrate differences between people. They do not tolerate discrimination. Pupils are confident that leaders will quickly act to address any incidents of bullying. Pupils have pride in their school. They take good care of the classrooms, corridors and social areas. Most pupils behave sensibly and have fun during social times. They are generally friendly and courteous, including when speaking to each other. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning. Most pupils live up to these expectations and achieve well across a range of subjects. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils experience a wide range of opportunities outside of lessons that inspire and interest them. These activities broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding of the world. Many perform in drama productions, enjoy taking part in science and rainbow clubs and play football against other schools. Parents and carers are generally supportive of the school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, particularly where leaders are newly appointed or inexperienced, the curriculum thinking is not as strong as it should be. In these subjects, leaders have not identified in sufficient detail the knowledge that they want pupils to learn and the order in which this content should be taught. Consequently, pupils do not achieve as well in the curriculum as they should. Leaders should ensure that these subject leaders are trained to develop the curriculum effectively.
- Some pupils struggle to read. This hinders their achievement in the intended curriculum. Leaders should continue to develop the reading skills of these pupils to help them become confident and fluent readers.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
185 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,042 pupils on roll, with places for 1,000
Schools near Kirkby High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic High School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.6 |
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 33.4 |
| St John Bosco Arts College | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.4 |
| Dixons Croxteth Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 31.6 |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 41.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anna Dobson
- Phone
- 01514778710
- Address
- Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PP
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- URN
- 140001
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.