Calderstones School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Calderstones School
Address: Harthill Road, Allerton
Town/City: Liverpool
County: Merseyside
Postcode: L18 3HS
Telephone Number: 0151 724 2087
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Lee Ratcliffe
Capacity: 1543
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1592 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.7%

Location and administration

URN: 104698
DfE Number: 341/4427
UKPRN: 10001095
UPRN: 38072226
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Liverpool (E08000012)
Constituency: Liverpool Garston (E14001337)
Electoral Ward: Calderstones (E05015284)

Easting & Northing: 340190E, 387778N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 23' 2.7" N 2° 54' 1.91" W
Plus Code: 9C5V93MX+JQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mr Richard Blanchard - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Burns-Lunt - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Ms Sadie Canning-Dossor - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
  • Mrs Jennie Craske - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2028.
  • Mrs Vanessa Eyres - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 April 2024.
  • Dr Ann Hoskins - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mr Gwynfryn Jones - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Mr Neil McCarthy - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 June 2026.
  • Ms Rachel McCloskey - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
  • Mr Terence Mensah - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Mr Sean Christian Owens - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2025.
  • Ms Jennifer Proctor - Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 October 2027.
  • Mr Lee Ratcliffe - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Joseph Rowe - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2029.
  • Mr Joseph Rowe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2025.
  • Ms Joanna Rowlands - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2028.
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  • Mr Thomas Bernard Patrick Vandewiele - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2028.
  • Mr Matthew J Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2028.