Meols Cop High School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Southport, North West PR8 6JS · Sefton
#278 of 536 secondary schools in North West
#2331 of 4,090 nationally
About Meols Cop High School
Meols Cop High School is a academy secondary located in Southport, in the Sefton local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 11–16. In 2025 it enrolled 916 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 42.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of secondary schools in England and 278th of 536 ranked secondary schools in North West. Its strongest component is attainment 8 (48th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (36th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 916; capacity filled 99%; grade 4+ english & maths 60.1%; ebacc average points 3.82.
There are 26 schools in Southport; Meols Cop High School ranks 13th of 26 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)44.7
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)35.8%
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)33%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Meols Cop High School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 916
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 33%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- Attainment 8
- 44.7
- Average GCSE points across eight subjects.
- Grade 5+ English & maths
- 35.8%
- Share of pupils with a strong pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- Grade 4+ English & maths
- 60.1%
- Share of pupils with a standard pass in both English and maths GCSE.
- EBacc average points
- 3.82
- Average point score across the English Baccalaureate subjects.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Meols Cop High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Kew Woods Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
426 students · 940 m away
Norwood Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
621 students · 1.1 km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
188 students · 1.2 km away
St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students · 1.3 km away
Bishop David Sheppard Church of England Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
194 students · 1.4 km away
Linaker Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
359 students · 1.9 km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Southport
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
207 students · 1.9 km away
Birkdale Primary School
Southport · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
430 students · 2.2 km away
Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Southport · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students · 2.3 km away
Churchtown Primary School
Southport · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
660 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
The Prescot School
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
915 students
Connell Co-Op College
Manchester · Academy sixth form · Ages 16–19
918 students
Dixons Brooklands Academy
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
913 students
The Queen Katherine School
Kendal · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
910 students
King's Leadership Academy Bolton
Bolton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
910 students
Outwood Academy Hindley
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
908 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Meols Cop High School a good school?
Meols Cop High School has a Success Index (England) of 42.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #278 of 536 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Meols Cop High School rank in North West?
Meols Cop High School ranks #278 of 536 secondary schools in North West and #2331 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Meols Cop High School?
Meols Cop High School had 916 students in 2025.
Is Meols Cop High School a primary school or a secondary school?
Meols Cop High School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–16. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Meols Cop High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Meols Cop High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.