Open Other Secondary Mixed

Kirkby High School

Bracknell Avenue, Liverpool, L32 9PP
Part of: THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Kirkby High School
Liverpool, L32 9PP
1,027 Pupils
1,000 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
58.00% FSM %
542 Boys
485 Girls
About Kirkby High School

Kirkby High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Knowsley, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,027 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,000. Current headteacher: Anna Dobson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Knowsley or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Knowsley
Region North West
Administrative District Knowsley
Parliamentary Constituency Knowsley
Ward Cherryfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE ROWAN LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2013
UKPRN 10042692
URN 140001
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Maria Bond Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maria Bond Chair of Local Governing Body 18/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Allaoua Local Governor 03/06/2024 02/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Steve Ashcroft Local Governor 03/06/2024 25/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Maria Bond Local Governor 22/03/2024 21/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rochelle Conefrey Local Governor 20/02/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anna Dobson Local Governor 20/02/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Mullen Local Governor 26/01/2024 25/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Alison Quinn Local Governor 19/06/2023 18/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Valmai Roberts Local Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Ryan Local Governor 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jennifer Shaw Local Governor 03/12/2024 02/12/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Activate
0.15 km • Kirby
Other
Bluebell Park School
0.31 km • Liverpool
Other
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
0.32 km • Liverpool
Other
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
0.86 km • Liverpool
Other
Park Brow Community Primary School
1.06 km • Liverpool
Other
Kirkby CofE Primary School
1.24 km • Liverpool
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Kirkby High School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Liverpool, Knowsley.
Kirkby High School has 1,027 pupils, with a capacity of 1,000.
Kirkby High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Kirkby High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Kirkby High School is Mrs Anna Dobson.
Kirkby High School is at Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PP, in the Knowsley local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Kirkby High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Kirkby High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Anna Dobson
Bracknell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, L32 9PP
01514778710
kirkbyhighschool.net/
Location
L32 9PP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140001
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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