Deyes High School, based in Liverpool, provides secondary education, 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.

Deyes High School currently has around 1355 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 15.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 53% who stay in school sixth forms and 26% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Deyes Lane, Liverpool, L31 6DE
Website: http://www.deyeshigh.co.uk/
Telephone: 01515263814
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Sefton
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Victoria Beaney
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137533

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1426
Number of Pupils: 1355
Number of Boys: 745
Number of Girls: 610

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 28% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.00%1260
Other White1.80%24
Other Mixed1.50%20
White and Asian1.00%13
White and Black African0.70%10
African0.40%5
Indian0.40%5
Unclassified0.40%5
White and Black Caribbean0.30%4
Other Asian0.10%2
Other Black0.10%2
Irish0.10%1
Pakistani0.10%1
Chinese0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.66)
Of the 227 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 227 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.66
Town average
-0.46
Local authority average
-0.43
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
58%
Town average
30%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
37%
Town average
37%
Local authority average
39%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
44.5
Town average
42.7
Local authority average
44.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.0
Town average
3.6
Local authority average
3.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Andrew's Maghull Church of England Primary School
Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE
- not rated 173 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE
3out of 4 173 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Northway Primary School
Dodds Lane , Maghull L31 9AA
3out of 4 864 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School
Dennett Close , Maghull L31 5PD
3out of 4 1,099 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Maghull Community Primary School
Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AN
- not rated 1,128 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Deyes High School
Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Deyes High School
Deyes Lane , Maghull L31 6DE
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maricourt Catholic High School
Hall Lane , Maghull L31 3DZ
3out of 4 790 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Maghull High School
Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW
- not rated 1,202 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maghull High School
Ormonde Drive , Maghull L31 7AW
3out of 4 1,202 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Peregrinate Ltd.
41 Liverpool Road North , L31 2HE
- not rated 364 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Acre View Primary School
286 Southport Road , Lydiate L31 4EQ
- not rated 2,761 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.