Archbishop Beck Catholic College, Liverpool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Archbishop Beck creates a caring, welcoming environment where all pupils feel valued and safe. The school excels at supporting students with additional needs and has particularly strong post-16 provision with excellent A-level results. Staff build positive relationships with pupils and provide effective careers guidance to help them progress to their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Strong post-16 provision with students achieving A-level grades at or above national average
- Inclusive approach to supporting pupils with SEND and disadvantaged students
- Positive behaviour and attendance, with calm classrooms and respectful relationships
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with effective teaching of reading and number skills in younger pupils
- Comprehensive personal development and careers education programme
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching quality across the school - not all teachers check pupil understanding or correct written errors consistently
- Pupils' language and communication skills gaps persist, affecting written work quality
- Achievement in national examinations has not been sustained at national average levels
- Some older pupils not achieving as well as they should due to unaddressed knowledge gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Peer and academic mentoring, careers education programme, enrichment opportunities beyond academic study
Archbishop Beck Catholic College is a caring school where pupils feel safe and valued, with strong post-16 provision and positive relationships between staff and students. However, the school needs to improve consistency in teaching and address gaps in pupils' language and communication skills to raise overall achievement.
At a Glance
33.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
17.6
Avg class size
61
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,142 pupils
1,186 capacity
44 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liverpool
Admissions Demand - Liverpool
Places available
5,716
Applications
5,276
Got 1st preference
68.1%
Got preferred school
90.4%
Secondary admissions across Liverpool (2025/26)
Inspection History(14)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.22312%
Overall absence
29.1441%
Persistent absence
923
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Archbishop Beck Catholic College
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School
Longmoor Community Primary School
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery
Barlows Primary School
Cavendish View School
Northcote Primary School
Holy Name Catholic Primary School
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
Fazakerley Primary School
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