Located in Liverpool, Chesterfield High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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.
Chesterfield High School currently has around 1628 pupils on roll, which is about 123% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.6% boys and 46.4% girls. Around 25.6% 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 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 49% who stay in school sixth forms and 31% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Chesterfield Road, Liverpool, L23 9YB |
| Website: | http://www.chesterfieldhigh.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01519246454 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sefton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jon Lawes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137514 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1326 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1628 |
| Number of Boys: | 873 |
| Number of Girls: | 755 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.90% | 1480 |
| Other White | 2.10% | 34 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 20 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 7 |
| African | 0.40% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9SL | - not rated | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9SL | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Junior School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9TJ | - not rated | 484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forefield Junior School Forefield Lane , Crosby L23 9TJ | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of York Catholic Primary School St William Road , Crosby L23 9XH | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield High School Chesterfield Road , Crosby L23 9YB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic High School Virgins Lane , Thornton L23 4UL | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic College Liverpool Road , Crosby L23 5TF | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield School Edge Lane , Crosby L23 4TG | 3out of 4 | 654 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit Stannyfield Drive , Thornton L23 1TY | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Academy Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | 1out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| IMPACT Daleacre Campus , Daleacre Drive L30 2QQ | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crosby High School De Villiers Avenue , Crosby L23 2TH | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.