How many pupils does Litherland High School have?

Litherland High School has 733 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Litherland High School's Ofsted rating?

Litherland High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).

How does Litherland High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Litherland High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.2 in 2025/26.

Is Litherland High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Litherland High School is part of THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST).

Where is Litherland High School?

Litherland High School is located at Sterrix Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L21 0DB.

Litherland High School

Sterrix Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L21 0DB

Good

Inspected 20 February 2024

Good

Ofsted

37.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

733

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Litherland High School

Litherland High School is an academy sponsor led in Liverpool, Sefton, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 733 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST). Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.2 (2025/26). 51.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sefton →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 733 / 1,200 (61%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 February 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

51.8%

Free school meals

4.7%

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

19.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

37.2

Attainment 8

137 pupils

32.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

54%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.8%

Overall absence

37.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

46.05

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.1 vs 2023/24

16.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

18.26

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -3.3 vs 2023/24

£50,568

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,030 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.65

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,277

Spend per pupil

£8,823

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Sterrix Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L21 0DB
Phone: 01512123323
Principal: Claire Hallwood
Website: www.litherlandhigh.com

Academy Trust

THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST) →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Litherland High School?: Litherland High School is an academy sponsor led in Liverpool, Sefton, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Litherland High School have?: Litherland High School has 733 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Litherland High School's Ofsted rating?: Litherland High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).
How does Litherland High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Litherland High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.2 in 2025/26.
Is Litherland High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Litherland High School is part of THE HEATH FAMILY (NORTH WEST).
Where is Litherland High School?: Litherland High School is located at Sterrix Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L21 0DB.

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