Christ the King Catholic High School

Christ the King Catholic High School
Christ The King Roman Catholic High School
Motto Christus Rex Cum Virtute Agere
Type Secondary Comprehensive and Sixth Form
Headteacher Mr Lancaster (Mr J G Gannon moved to an academy in June 2010.)
Location Southport
Merseyside
England
Local authority Sefton
DfE URN 104964
Ofsted Reports
Students ~1200
Ages 11–18
Mission statement To grow, learn, serve and pray in a Catholic community inspired by the Gospel message, enabling all to realise their unique hopes and potential
Website Christ The King Catholic High School - Home

Coordinates: 53°37′32″N 3°00′08″W / 53.6255°N 3.0022°W / 53.6255; -3.0022


Christ the King Catholic High School and 6th Form College, is a large Roman Catholic secondary school located in Birkdale, Southport. The school was originally built to be temporary, however it is still standing after many years and has approximately 1200 pupils ranging from 11 years old to 18 years old.

CTK is larger than the average secondary school. The proportion of students known to be eligible for free school meals is below the national average and the number of students from minority ethnic groups is very small and few students speak English as an additional language. The proportion of students with special educational needs and/or disabilities is below average, and the number with a statement of special educational needs is very low.

Awards

The school has achieved a number of awards including the NAACE Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Mark, the Artsmark, and Healthy School status. The school has specialist technology status and became a Leadership Partnership school in 2009.[citation needed]