Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre — Secondary School in Southport

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Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Southport, PR8 4EX

834 Pupils

1,223 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

31.50% FSM %

429 Boys

405 Girls

About Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Southport, Sefton, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 834 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,223. Current headteacher: Erin Wheeler.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Sefton
Region	North West
Administrative District	Sefton
Parliamentary Constituency	Southport
Ward	Birkdale
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10001414
URN	104964
Data Last Updated	19-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Mary Newsham	Chair of Governors	01/02/2024	12/04/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carole Baker	Governor	05/09/2017	05/09/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Jonathan Cliff	Governor	16/03/2023	15/03/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Patricia Farnell	Governor	03/03/2022	02/03/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Abbi Kirkpatrick	Governor	20/10/2023	19/10/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Jason McCormack	Governor	21/07/2023	20/07/2027	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Laura McCormick	Governor	28/07/2019	27/07/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Linda McVey	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Tony Niemen	Governor	02/06/2025	01/06/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Maria Parker	Governor	08/07/2024	07/07/2028	Foundation/sponsor members
Fr Paul Seddon	Governor	26/10/2023	25/10/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr John Settle	Governor	01/09/2018	31/08/2026	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

Birkdale Primary School

0.6 km • Southport

Other

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

0.86 km • Southport

Other

Linaker Primary School

1.25 km • Southport

Other

Farnborough Road Junior School

1.38 km • Southport

Other

Farnborough Road Infant School

1.38 km • Southport

Other

Kew Woods Primary School

1.73 km • Southport

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southport, Sefton.

How many pupils does Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre have?

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre has 834 pupils, with a capacity of 1,223.

What is the age range at Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What is the admissions policy at Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?

The admissions policy at Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is: Non-selective.

Is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre a faith school?

Yes, Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre has a Roman Catholic religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre?

The Headteacher at Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is Mrs Erin Wheeler.

Where is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre located?

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is at Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4EX, in the Sefton local authority, North West.

Does Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre: Has a sixth form.

Is Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre currently open?

Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Erin Wheeler

Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4EX

01704565121

www.christtheking-school.com

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 104964

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026