Is Bellerive FCJ Catholic College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 11th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bellerive FCJ Catholic College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.8 (England: 46.2). 42.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 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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Bellerive FCJ Catholic College

1 Aigburth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 3AA

Local ranking11th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 47.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 42.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 63.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 141

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Higher education: 66.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 11.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

27.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

29.1

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.8
16-18 Cohort: 105

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 931
Girls: 955 (100%)
Capacity: 900 (106% full)
SEND: 17.1%
FSM Eligible: 37.9%
EAL: 17.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.7%
SEN Support: 15.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 54.8
Budget per Pupil: £7,854/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 9.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
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: 66.4%
Other: 6.8%
Black African: 5.8%
White Other: 4.8%
Black Other: 3.7%
Mixed Other: 3.1%
Asian Other: 2.8%
Asian Pakistani: 1.3%

66.4%

White British

6.8%

Other

5.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01517272064

contactus@bellerivefcj.org

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1 Aigburth Drive

Liverpool, North West

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Administrative

URN: 138183
UKPRN: 10037107
Establishment No.: 4787
Trust: BELLERIVE FCJ CATHOLIC COLLEGE

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