Kirkby High School Catchment Area
Kirkby High School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Liverpool, Knowsley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1027 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,027
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Kirkby High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Kirkby High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Knowsley. 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 Knowsley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Knowsley catchment area documents →Kirkby High School — School Information
- Full address
- Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PP
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 58% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140001
Other Secondary Schools in Liverpool
If Kirkby 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 — Kirkby High School
Is Kirkby High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Kirkby High School currently has 1027 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1000 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Kirkby High School? ▾
Admission to Kirkby High School is managed by Knowsley. 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 Kirkby High School cover? ▾
Kirkby High School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Knowsley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kirkby High School? ▾
Kirkby High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.