Archbishop Beck Catholic College

Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic secondary school with sixth form situated in the Walton area of western Liverpool. It is a voluntary aided state school administered by Liverpool City Council and falling under the Archdiocese of Liverpool. A larger than average size for a secondary school, the school will provide 1,500 places for secondary school students between the ages of 13-18 when fully subscribed.

The former Archbishop Beck High School was renamed the name it has today after gaining specialist Sports College status in 2000. 2014 saw a change of campus for the school to the Long Lane site where it is located today.

Headteacher

Paul Stirling

Values and Vision

The community atmosphere of Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College is one where high standards and hard work are greatly valued. There is an underlying belief that, in the words of the school’s mission statement, “only the best will do”. This is evident in all successful areas of the school from its drama to its sport. There is also a culture of good behaviour, which creates a pleasant environment for the whole school community.

Ofsted

“School leaders have tackled successfully the underperformance of most-able students and weaknesses in English. This demonstrates their capacity to improve. The school’s thriving sixth form is of high quality. Successful teaching leading to good achievement at A level in academic subjects, as well as in vocational education, equips students with a firm foundation for their future lives. Students, including those who are disadvantaged, make good progress in English.”

View Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College’s latest Ofsted report