What did School Atlas judge Maricourt Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Maricourt Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Maricourt Catholic High School?

Maricourt Catholic High School has 1,092 pupils on roll.

What ages does Maricourt Catholic High School take?

Maricourt Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Maricourt Catholic High School located?

Maricourt Catholic High School is located in Liverpool, L31 3DZ, Sefton.

How do I apply to Maricourt Catholic High School?

Maricourt Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Maricourt Catholic High School have a religious character?

Yes — Maricourt Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Maricourt Catholic High School?

When Maricourt Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Holy Rosary parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Holy Rosary parish, Aintree Village, which incorporates the former parish of Most Holy Redeemer and St Kentigern, Melling, now closed. St Catherine of Alexandria parish, Lydiate, which incorporates the former parish of St Mary, Aughton, now closed; Our Lady of Walsingham, St George's, Maghull; or former parishes of Our Lady's, Lydiate and St Gregory’s, Lydiate. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 100 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Maricourt Catholic High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.8% of pupils at Maricourt Catholic High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places were offered at Maricourt Catholic High School, year by year →

How places are decided at Maricourt Catholic High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Holy Rosary parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Holy Rosary parish, Aintree Village, which incorporates the former parish of Most Holy Redeemer and St Kentigern, Melling, now closed. St Catherine of Alexandria parish, Lydiate, which incorporates the former parish of St Mary, Aughton, now closed; Our Lady of Walsingham, St George's, Maghull; or former parishes of Our Lady's, Lydiate and St Gregory’s, Lydiate. (see notes 3&10)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes named in criterion 2 above — Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes named in criterion 2 above: Holy Rosary St Gregory’s Our Lady of Walsingham St John Bosco St George’s
5Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome. (see note 4)
6Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
7Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 6)
8Any other children.

"Here you will find our Admissions Policy 2027-28", published by the school on its own website (http://www.maricourt.net/downloads/about_maricourt/statutory_and_school_policies/statutory_policies/admission_policy_and_arrangements_2027-28.pdf).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Maricourt Catholic High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Maricourt Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Maricourt Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Maricourt Catholic High School?: Maricourt Catholic High School has 1,092 pupils on roll.
What ages does Maricourt Catholic High School take?: Maricourt Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Maricourt Catholic High School located?: Maricourt Catholic High School is located in Liverpool, L31 3DZ, Sefton.
How do I apply to Maricourt Catholic High School?: Maricourt Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Maricourt Catholic High School have a religious character?: Yes — Maricourt Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Maricourt Catholic High School?: When Maricourt Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Holy Rosary parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Holy Rosary parish, Aintree Village, which incorporates the former parish of Most Holy Redeemer and St Kentigern, Melling, now closed. St Catherine of Alexandria parish, Lydiate, which incorporates the former parish of St Mary, Aughton, now closed; Our Lady of Walsingham, St George's, Maghull; or former parishes of Our Lady's, Lydiate and St Gregory’s, Lydiate. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 100 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Maricourt Catholic High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.8% of pupils at Maricourt Catholic High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places were offered at Maricourt Catholic High School, year by year →

How places are decided at Maricourt Catholic High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Holy Rosary parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Holy Rosary parish, Aintree Village, which incorporates the former parish of Most Holy Redeemer and St Kentigern, Melling, now closed. St Catherine of Alexandria parish, Lydiate, which incorporates the former parish of St Mary, Aughton, now closed; Our Lady of Walsingham, St George's, Maghull; or former parishes of Our Lady's, Lydiate and St Gregory’s, Lydiate. (see notes 3&10)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes named in criterion 2 above — Children attending one of the following Catholic Partner Primary Schools in the parishes named in criterion 2 above: Holy Rosary St Gregory’s Our Lady of Walsingham St John Bosco St George’s
5Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome — Members of an Eastern Christian Church not in full communion with Rome. (see note 4)
6Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion — Children of other Christian Ecclesial Communities whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 5)
7Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 6)
8Any other children.

Maricourt Catholic High School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Maricourt Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Maricourt Catholic High School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Maricourt Catholic High School?: Maricourt Catholic High School has 1,092 pupils on roll.
What ages does Maricourt Catholic High School take?: Maricourt Catholic High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Maricourt Catholic High School located?: Maricourt Catholic High School is located in Liverpool, L31 3DZ, Sefton.
How do I apply to Maricourt Catholic High School?: Maricourt Catholic High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Maricourt Catholic High School have a religious character?: Yes — Maricourt Catholic High School has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Maricourt Catholic High School?: When Maricourt Catholic High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Holy Rosary parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parishes of Holy Rosary parish, Aintree Village, which incorporates the former parish of Most Holy Redeemer and St Kentigern, Melling, now closed. St Catherine of Alexandria parish, Lydiate, which incorporates the former parish of St Mary, Aughton, now closed; Our Lady of Walsingham, St George's, Maghull; or former parishes of Our Lady's, Lydiate and St Gregory’s, Lydiate. (see notes 3&10); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 100 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Maricourt Catholic High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.8% of pupils at Maricourt Catholic High School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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