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Welcome to Archbishop Beck Catholic College

A welcome message from our HeadteacherThis summer, the nation followed the amazing success of the lionesses and the country delighted in their success. They have become role models to many and continue to inspire through their athletic achievements and sportsmanship.Through their positive performances on the field, they demonstrated teamwork, resilience and dedication. The very same attributes the college aspires to.A positive school environment encourages students to develop good values, attitudes and behaviours.The lionesses, through their performances on the field demonstrated teamwork, resilience and dedication inspiring young people to pursue their goals and overcome challenges. As a Catholic college, we work to achieve the same ethos through our outstanding academic, cultural and sporting programmes providing a platform that allows our young people every opportunity to develop spiritually, culturally and academically.As the nation celebrated the success of the lionesses, the college community celebrated outstanding A Level and GCSE examination results, which will allow our students to further enhance their education and pursue their personal goals.The college community is a vibrant team consisting of many people contributing different skills to create an environment that allows our young people the opportunity to thrive and to live out the college motto ‘only the best will do’.PrayerDear God,This is such an exciting time, full of hope, full of opportunities, full of life. A chance to learn, to take risks and explore,To gain new skills and grow as a person. A place to meet friends, join and have fun; such times of excitement and joy lie ahead.My prayer for you is that God will hold you in his love. I ask for your strong hand to lead the way yet still give our students the freedom to fly.It is such a great age to embrace life. Hold all members of the college community close every day. You are a heavenly Father to us.I know you will hear all I pray. Amen.Paul StirlingHeadteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Local authority maintained schools

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,159 Total

No. of Boys

661 (57.0%)

No. of Girls

498 (43.0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

12.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.45%

A*/A grades

11.49%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

83%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:23%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:59%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:1%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

49%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:84%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:26%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:13%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

Start Application
Nov 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 27, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

0 terms

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Break

Mar 30 - Apr 10

Autumn Half Term

Oct 26 - Oct 30

Christmas Break

Dec 21 - Jan 1


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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You will be offered an extensive enrichment programme with opportunities to undertake NHS placements, Primary school experience, Duke of Edinburgh, British Sign Language courses, CSLA and others.

First Aid
Driving Theory Programme
Sign Language

About School

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed