MixedIndependent

St. Mary's College

Liverpool, Sefton, North West · L23 5TW

A Catholic independent school in Liverpool, St. Mary's College educates pupils across the full span of childhood, from age two through to the sixth form. With 824 pupils on roll, it sits comfortably in the medium-size band and combines an all-through structure with a strong academic record. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, a judgement that speaks to its all-round ambitions. Families seeking a faith-based education with high expectations will find much to consider here.

824

Pupils

excellent

ISI

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Age range
2-18
Pupils
824
Location
Liverpool, Sefton, North West
Website
https://stmarys.ac/
Telephone
0151 924 3926

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head Mr Michael Kennedy

Latest results

Attainment 8

63.3

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

77%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The results bear out the school's academic reputation. An Attainment 8 score of 63.3 stands well above the national average of 46.9, and 77% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Pupils progress to A-levels and can stretch themselves further through the EPQ, though the sixth form is relatively small at 79 students.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
79

Qualifications offered

A-levelGCSEEPQ

Ethos & heritage

Religious character
RC
Boarding
No

Inspection reports

ISI rating
excellent
ISI personal development
excellent
Last inspected
11 February 2025
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An academically strong Catholic school in Liverpool, judged excellent by inspectors and delivering results well ahead of the national picture.

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St. Mary's College 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is St. Mary's College located?

St. Mary's College is located at St. Mary's College, Everest Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 5TW.

What type of school is St. Mary's College?

St. Mary's College is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend St. Mary's College?

St. Mary's College has approximately 824 pupils on roll.

What is St. Mary's College's inspection rating?

St. Mary's College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 11 February 2025.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.