Litherland High School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 0DBOpen in maps

Litherland High School is a secondary school in Liverpool for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 113 schools in Sefton. It ranks 20th of 40 secondary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 8 April 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

134 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.7

41.7, 4.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths37.3%

37.3%, 8.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths59.7%

59.7%, 5.1 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc14.2%

14.2%, 26.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.34

3.34, 0.75 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

761 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals51.8%

51.8%, 25.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.7%

4.7%, 16.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support25.4%

25.4%, 10.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Litherland High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco0.6 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 32.2
Chesterfield High School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.4
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 32.2
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 42.4
Merchant Taylors' Schools2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 21.4

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST)
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Hallwood
Phone
01512123323
Website
litherlandhigh.com
Address
Sterrix Lane, Litherland, Liverpool, L21 0DB
Local authority
Sefton
URN
141694

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.