Christ the King Catholic High School, Southport

Christ The King Roman Catholic High School
Location
Southport , Merseyside England
Coordinates	53°37′32″N3°00′08″W / 53.6255°N 3.0022°W / 53.6255; -3.0022
Information
Type	Voluntary aided school
Motto	Christus Rex Cum Virtute Agere
Local authority	Sefton
Department for Education URN	104964 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
Headteacher	Erin Wheeler
Age	11to 18
Enrolment	~1200
Website	http://www.christtheking-school.com/

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 over fifty years and has approximately 830 pupils ranging from 11 to 18 years old. ^[1]

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 higher than the average highschool in the United Kingdom but few students speak English as an additional language.

Awards

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

Alumni

• Ian Dunbavin (b. 1980) - professional footballer, Accrington Stanley F.C.
• Sophie Howard (b. 1983) - glamour model

References

1. "Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre URN: 104964". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. 6 October 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2025. 2023 report - page 5; 831 pupils, ages 11-18