Alsop High School is a secondary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Alsop High School currently has around 1442 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53% boys and 47% girls. Around 54.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 19.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 54.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57%). unclassified pupils make up about 17.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Queens Drive, Liverpool, L4 6SH |
| Website: | www.alsophigh.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01512351200 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Liverpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Kerfoot |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148226 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1800 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1442 |
| Number of Boys: | 764 |
| Number of Girls: | 678 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 19.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 54.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.00% | 822 |
| Unclassified | 17.90% | 258 |
| Other White | 9.20% | 132 |
| African | 4.50% | 65 |
| Other Asian | 2.80% | 41 |
| Other Black | 2.30% | 33 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 21 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 16 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Nursery School Cambridge Road , Bootle L20 9LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Community Nursery School Province Place , L20 6PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton CofE Infant School Heathcote Road , L4 6XB | - not rated | 270 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton St Mary Church of England Primary School Bedford Road , Walton L4 5PU | - not rated | 388 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcote Primary School Cavendish Drive , Walton L9 1HW | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnot County Infant School Arnot Street , Walton-on-the-Hill L4 4ED | - not rated | 653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School Arnot Street , Walton-on-the-Hill L4 4ED | 3out of 4 | 653 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsop High School Queens Drive , L4 6SH | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alsop High School Technology & Applied Learning Specialist College Queen's Drive , L4 6SH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside High School Breeze Hill , L20 9NU | - not rated | 858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anfield Community Comprehensive School Priory Road , L4 2SL | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Baird College Balliol Road , L20 7EW | - not rated | 1,880 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Progressive School Rice Lane , Walton L9 1NR | - not rated | 461 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingsway Educational Guidance Unit Arnot Street , L4 4ED | - not rated | 653 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish View School 99 , Cavendish Drive L9 1NB | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Everton Free School & Football College 42 Spellow Lane , L4 4DF | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Balloon Learner Centre - Merseyside 16 Oakfield , Anfield L4 2QH | - not rated | 2,468 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.