Sefton has 17 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 88% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 14 good, strong or expected
- 2 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale High School | Expected | 14 Apr 2026 | PR8 |
| Chesterfield High School | Good | 12 Apr 2018 | L23 |
| Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre | Good | 30 Nov 2023 | PR8 |
| Deyes High School | Good | 14 Mar 2019 | L31 |
| Formby High School | Good | 3 Nov 2022 | L37 |
| Greenbank High School | Good | 12 Oct 2022 | PR8 |
| Hillside High School | Good | 20 Sept 2023 | L20 |
| Holy Family Catholic High School | Good | 9 May 2019 | L23 |
| King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes | Good | 28 Sept 2023 | L20 |
| Litherland High School | Good | 21 Feb 2024 | L21 |
| Maricourt Catholic High School | Expected | 2 Jun 2026 | L31 |
| Meols Cop High School | Expected | 30 Jun 2026 | PR8 |
| Range High School | Expected | 23 Jun 2026 | L37 |
| Stanley High School | Good | 12 Feb 2020 | PR9 |
| Maghull High School | Needs attention | 28 Apr 2026 | L31 |
| The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco | Needs attention | 3 Feb 2026 | L30 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | L23 |