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Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Voluntary aided secondary school in Southport (Sefton).

Attainment 8
42.8
▼ 3.4 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
36.6%
▼ 10pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
90.9%
▼ 1pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
15.9
▼ 0.8 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
30.9%
▲ 4pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
4.0%
▼ 10pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
67%
822 / 1,223 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Good
last graded, 2023

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).

A very warm welcome to Christ the King Catholic High School & Sixth Form Centre at Christ the King, we are a school community underpinned by Gospel values and principles. It is our core purpose to prepare our young people for the exciting challenges and opportunities ahead.

Read More Quick & Useful Links Diary Dates Vacancies Governance Kind words & Testimonials My child's dyslexia needs have been immediately picked up and things have already been put in place to help her, she has been made part of the conversation around how she feels her needs are best met and she is feeling really positive about this. Year 7 Parent My son is very happy at CTK.

We have seen a big change in his confidence already. As parents it was the best decision we have made for him. Year 7 Parent Well supported by all the tutors. We have had a very good experience throughout the years because our elder son studied at CTK. Year 7 Parent Great start, helpful caring staff, available for any queries.

I feel that my child is in a safe friendly environment. Year 7 Parent A very warm welcome to Christ the King Catholic High School & Sixth Form Centre at Christ the King, we are a school community underpinned by Gospel values and principles.

Enrichment

7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Cooking
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Football
  • Netball
  • Stem
  • Times Tables Rock Stars
  • Mentally Healthy Schools

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
104964
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Sefton
Constituency
Southport
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Governing body (10 current, 3 former)

Maintained school governing body.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Mary Newsham FormerChair of GovernorsAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · term ended 2026

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Tony NiemenGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2025 · until 2029
Maria ParkerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2024 · until 2028
Fr Paul Gerard SeddonGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Abbi KirkpatrickGovernorParent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidatessince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Jason McCormackGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Jonathan CliffGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Patricia FarnellGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2022 · until 2030
Headteacher Erin WheelerGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2019
Mrs Laura McCormickGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Carole BakerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2017 · until 2029
Mrs Linda McVey FormerGovernorElected by school staffsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mr John Settle FormerGovernorFoundation/sponsor memberssince 2018 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record