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St. Mary's College

Other independent school · Liverpool, L23 5TW

Unrated

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Schools
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Outstanding
Good
Requires improvement
Inadequate
Not rated

National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,406 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages0 to 18
Pupils818
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Head teacherPrincipal Michael Kennedy
Local authoritySefton
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 104972.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSeftonEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.62.44346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.91.4%60.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.69%39%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.29.3%9.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths89.7%55.8%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 458--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSeftonEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.32.81, worse than England, better than Sefton29.9335
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels32.3, worse than England, similar to Sefton31.1135.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better14.3%, worse than England, better than Sefton8.5%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.17, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study45--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils818
Girls388
Boys430
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.102
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.16

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.93.9%
Higher education81.6%
Employment12.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.1%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near St. Mary's College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondarySacred Heart Catholic AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement
0.3 miPrimaryGreat Crosby Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.3 miNot applicableMerchant Taylors' SchoolsOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miPrimarySt Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryValewood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryForefield Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryForefield Community Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryWaterloo Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimarySt Nicholas Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miSecondarySt Michaels Church of England AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate

Frequently asked questions about St. Mary's College

How does St. Mary's College rank in England?

St. Mary's College ranks 1,406 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are St. Mary's College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St. Mary's College was C+, and 14.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend St. Mary's College?

St. Mary's College has 818 pupils aged 0 to 18.

Does St. Mary's College have a sixth form?

Yes, St. Mary's College teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.