Best 3 Secondary schools in Bootle – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (Secondary) in Bootle; Hillside High School (Secondary) in Bootle; The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco (Secondary) in Bootle — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes, Hillside High School and The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy sponsor led type located around Bootle, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes), published Nov 2023. The lowest is 4 (The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 650, combined total ≈ 1,950, typical FSM 55–60%, range 50–55%–60–65%; spread across trusts such as The Great Schools Trust, Wade Deacon Trust and POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes L20 6AQ	Hillside High School L20 9NU	The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco L30 2NA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Bootle Merseyside L20 6AQ	Bootle Merseyside L20 9NU	Bootle Merseyside L30 2NA
Latest Ofsted	2 8 Nov 2023	2 17 Oct 2023	4 23 Nov 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	60–65% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	600	921	600
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Great Schools Trust	Wade Deacon Trust	POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.kingshawthornes.com	www.hillsidehigh.co.uk	www.thesalesiansacademyofstjohnbosco.org
Telephone	01519223798	01515252630	01515213088
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes

L20 6AQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Bootle
Merseyside
L20 6AQ
Ofsted: 2 8 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 60–65% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Great Schools Trust
Website: www.kingshawthornes.com
Telephone: 01519223798

Hillside High School

L20 9NU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bootle
Merseyside
L20 9NU
Ofsted: 2 17 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wade Deacon Trust
Website: www.hillsidehigh.co.uk
Telephone: 01515252630

The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco

L30 2NA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Bootle
Merseyside
L30 2NA
Ofsted: 4 23 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.thesalesiansacademyofstjohnbosco.org
Telephone: 01515213088

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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.