Is All Saints Catholic High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Strong standard, three at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 1st of 6 secondary schools in Knowsley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are All Saints Catholic High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at All Saints Catholic High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.6 (England: 46.2). 33.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at All Saints Catholic High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at All Saints Catholic High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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All Saints Catholic High School

Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, Knowsley, L33 8XF

Local ranking1st of 6 secondary schools in Knowsley

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1112

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 14 April 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 33.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 56.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 196

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Continued in education: 69.0%
Apprenticeships: 11.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 83.0%
Higher education: 28.0%
Apprenticeships: 15.0%
Employment: 35.0%
Not sustained: 17.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

A-Level Students

Applied General Avg Points: 31.6
16-18 Cohort: 73

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1110
Boys: 597 (53%)
Girls: 532 (47%)
Capacity: 1112 (102% full)
SEND: 16.7%
FSM Eligible: 50.5%
EAL: 6.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 89.7
Budget per Pupil: £10,696/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.4%
White Other: 3.7%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Black Other: 0.9%
Other: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%

90.4%

White British

3.7%

White Other

2.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01514778740

info@allsaintschs.org.uk

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Roughwood Drive

Knowsley, North West

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Administrative

URN: 135479
UKPRN: 10027911
Establishment No.: 4615

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