A-level 2024/25
#636 of 2,536
Better than 74% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 104973.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 46.9 | 43 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 60.6% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 39% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 9.9% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 55.8% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 123 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Sefton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 37.95, better than England, better than Sefton | 29.93 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 37.85, better than England, better than Sefton | 31.11 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | B- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 27.1%, better than England, better than Sefton | 8.5% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.46, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Well above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 51 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 844 |
| Girls | 402 |
| Boys | 442 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 270 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 6 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 78% |
| Higher education | 62% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 10% |
| Employment | 6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Sacred Heart Catholic Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | St. Mary's College | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Waterloo Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2016. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Great Crosby Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Apr 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jul 2023. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2019. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Nicholas Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Forefield Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2012. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Sept 2023. |
Merchant Taylors' Schools ranks 636 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 74% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Merchant Taylors' Schools was B-, and 27.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
Merchant Taylors' Schools has 844 pupils aged 4 to 19.
Yes, Merchant Taylors' Schools teaches students up to age 19.
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.