Formby High School Catchment Area
Formby High School is a academy converter secondary school in Liverpool, Sefton , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1103 pupils, and a capacity of 989 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,103
Pupils
989
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Formby High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Formby High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sefton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sefton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sefton catchment area documents →Formby High School — School Information
- Full address
- Freshfield Road, Formby, Liverpool, L37 3HW
- Local authority
- Sefton
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137436
Other Secondary Schools in Liverpool
If Formby High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.
Holly Lodge Girls' College Catchment Area
Community school · L12 7LE
Calderstones School Catchment Area
Community school · L18 3HS
King David High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L15 6WU
St Julie's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L25 7TN
Broughton Hall Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L12 9HJ
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L12 9HZ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Formby High School
Is Formby High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Formby High School currently has 1103 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 989 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Formby High School? ▾
Admission to Formby High School is managed by Sefton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Formby High School cover? ▾
Formby High School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Sefton, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Formby High School? ▾
Formby High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.