Best 3 All-through schools in North West – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Liverpool College (All-through) in Liverpool; Chetwynde School (All-through) in Barrow-in-Furness; Birkenhead High School Academy (All-through) in Prenton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Liverpool College, Chetwynde School and Birkenhead High School Academy. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led and free schools type located around Liverpool, Merseyside, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria and Prenton, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Liverpool College), published Dec 2019. The lowest is 2 (Chetwynde School), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Chetwynde School (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,400, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST and GDST ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Liverpool College L18 8BG	Chetwynde School LA13 0NY	Birkenhead High School Academy CH43 1TY
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy sponsor led	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location	Liverpool Merseyside L18 8BG	Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA13 0NY	Prenton Merseyside CH43 1TY
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Dec 2019	2 12 Dec 2023	2 18 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1100	510	1293
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Liverpool (341)	SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST	GDST ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk	www.chetwynde.co.uk	www.birkenheadhigh.gdst.net
Telephone	01517244000	01229824210	01516525777
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Liverpool College

L18 8BG

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L18 8BG
Ofsted: 1 11 Dec 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Liverpool (341)
Website: www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk
Telephone: 01517244000

Chetwynde School

LA13 0NY

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA13 0NY
Ofsted: 2 12 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SOUTH CUMBRIA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.chetwynde.co.uk
Telephone: 01229824210

Birkenhead High School Academy

CH43 1TY

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location: Prenton
Merseyside
CH43 1TY
Ofsted: 2 18 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GDST ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.birkenheadhigh.gdst.net
Telephone: 01516525777

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.