Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Contact details for the school

School Name: Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre
Address: Stamford Road, Birkdale
Town/City: Southport
County: Merseyside
Postcode: PR8 4EX
Telephone Number: 01704 565121
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Erin Wheeler
Capacity: 1223
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 822 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 67% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 32.1%

Location and administration

URN: 104964
DfE Number: 343/4800
UKPRN: 10001414
UPRN: 41090869
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Southport (E14001504)
Electoral Ward: Birkdale (E05000933)
Diocese: RC11(Archdiocese of Liverpool)

Easting & Northing: 333816E, 414908N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 37' 37.71" N 3° 0' 7.48" W
Plus Code: 9C5RJXGX+V5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Birkdale Primary School (0.6km)
  2. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School (0.9km)
  3. Linaker Primary School (1.2km)
  4. Farnborough Road Junior School (1.4km)
  5. Farnborough Road Infant School (1.4km)
  6. Kew Woods Primary School (1.7km)
  7. Greenbank High School (1.7km)
  8. St Philip's Church of England Primary School (1.8km)
  9. Birkdale High School (2.2km)
  10. Meols Cop High School (2.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Carole Baker - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2017 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 September 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Cliff - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • Mrs Patricia Farnell - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 2 March 2030.
  • Mrs Abbi Kirkpatrick - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 19 October 2027.
  • Mr Jason McCormack - Governor. Appointed on 21 July 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 20 July 2027.
  • Mrs Laura McCormick - Governor. Appointed on 28 July 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 July 2027.
  • Mrs Linda McVey - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Mary Newsham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 April 2026.
  • Mr Tony Niemen - Governor. Appointed on 2 June 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 June 2029.
  • Maria Parker - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 7 July 2028.
  • Fr Paul Gerard Seddon - Governor. Appointed on 26 October 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 October 2027.
  • Mr John Settle - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Headteacher Erin Wheeler - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).