Question 1

Is Christ The King Catholic High School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ofsted rated the school Good across all four main judgment areas in November 2023: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management. Sixth form was rated Requires Improvement. The school has achieved significant recovery and is now performing well overall.

Question 2

What are the fees at Christ The King?

Accepted Answer

This is a state school with no tuition fees. Education is funded by the local authority (Sefton) and free to all students. Families may contribute toward school trips and optional services, but no fees are compulsory.

Question 3

Is entry to Christ The King selective?

Accepted Answer

No, the school is non-selective. However, it is oversubscribed in the most recent admissions cycle shown (2.25 applications per place). As a Catholic voluntary aided school, Catholic applicants with baptism evidence receive priority, followed by other faiths and no faith, prioritised by distance from the school.

Question 4

What are the sports facilities and programmes?

Accepted Answer

Facilities include a sports hall with four badminton courts, gymnasium, two grass pitches (11-a-side), and external tarmac area. The school offers rugby, football, hockey, and cricket. The new CTK6 sixth form partnership with Southport Football Club combines A-levels or Level 3 qualifications with UEFA-qualified coaching and competitive match play.

Question 5

Does the school offer music lessons?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Peripatetic music teachers provide school-subsidised tuition in brass, woodwind, drums, and guitar. The music rehearsal studio is available for student practice. Performance opportunities occur throughout the year at assemblies, concerts, and formal events.

Question 6

What is the sixth form like?

Accepted Answer

Sixth form offers A-levels and the new CTK6 football specialisation. Traditional A-level attainment is below average nationally (30% grades A*-B). The new CTK6 programme offers an alternative for football-focused students combining education with professional coaching. Families should discuss realistic outcomes and available support during visits.

Question 7

How inclusive is the school for students with SEND?

Accepted Answer

The school was praised by Ofsted for promptly identifying pupils with SEND and adapting curriculum delivery to ensure access. Dedicated SEND teaching assistants are strategically deployed across the school. Students with identified needs are included fully in all aspects of school life, with tailored support embedded in lessons.

Question 8

What is the Catholic ethos like?

Accepted Answer

Catholic faith is central to daily life. The school offers daily form time collective worship, weekly Mass opportunities, and chapel sessions. Gospel values guide pastoral care and curriculum. The school respects other faiths and emphasises understanding alongside Catholic practice. Families uncomfortable with explicit religious teaching should consider alternatives.

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