Meols Cop High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Meols Cop High School
Address: Meols Cop Road
Town/City: Southport
County: Merseyside
Postcode: PR8 6JS
Telephone Number: 01704 531180
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: Southport Learning Trust
Sponsor: Southport Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Martin Davis
Capacity: 925
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 916 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 33%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 149828
DfE Number: 343/4110
UKPRN: 10092361
UPRN: 41061073
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Sefton (E08000014)
Constituency: Southport (E14001504)
Electoral Ward: Kew (E05000941)

Easting & Northing: 335674E, 416238N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 38' 21.57" N 2° 58' 27.35" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJ2QG+P7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sally Baumber - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Kerry Beswick - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2028.
  • Kerry Beswick - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2025.
  • Mrs Janis Blackburne - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Mr John Bulmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 September 2026.
  • Mr Colin Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2029.
  • Mr Colin Davies - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 September 2025.
  • Mr Martin Davis - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sarah Horsfall - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 October 2025.
  • Mrs Susan Mackenzie - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Mr Andrew McQueen - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Mr Colin Munro - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Musa - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2029.
  • Mr David Newman - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 October 2028.
  • Mrs Bridget Quinn - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Jennifer Tierney - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2021.
  • Mr Darren Watkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2029.