2021 Admissions Open

Bellerive FCJ Catholic College has been educating young women in Liverpool since 1844.

Thank you for taking an interest in Bellerive FCJ Catholic College. Bellerive FCJ Catholic College is a Catholic school rooted in gospel values and we will ensure that the education that your daughter will receive will have Christ at the centre. Our teaching and pastoral care of the pupils are rooted in the FCJ Values.

“Staff and pupils practise the school’s values: excellence, companionship, dignity, justice, hope and gentleness. These values permeate the school and ensure a strong ambience for learning” OFSTED 2016

Bellerive is a well-respected and successful school with a proven record of academic success. Pupils are taught in a caring, Christian atmosphere.

“The pastoral care is a real strength of this school. By looking after the child’s well-being, it enables them to flourish with confidence and achieve their potential” OFSTED 2016

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Thank you for taking an interest in Bellerive FCJ Catholic College.

Use the form on this page to submit your daughter’s application. The closing date is 7th November 2020 for formal applications to be received for admission to Year 7 in September 2021.

Please note that Bellerive’s application form must be completed and submitted to the college, as well as the completion of the Local Authority online application form. Download our Admissions Policy for more information regarding your application.

Thanks to the dedication and commitment of our teachers, and support staff, Bellerive has a strong academic record, and we celebrate every pupil’s achievement

· 88% of students achieved a Grade 4 or better (standard pass) in GCSE English and 71% achieved a Grade 5 or better (strong pass).

· 76% of students achieved a Grade 4 or better in GCSE Maths and 48% of students achieved a Grade 5 or better.

· 73% of students achieved a standard pass or better in both GCSE English and Maths.

· 36% of our students were entered for the English Baccalaureate (English, Maths, Science, a language and a humanities GCSE

The school was inspected under Section 48 by the Archdiocese of Liverpool and they found that,

“Pupils feel safe and secure because the pastoral system is caring, inclusive and just.They belong and want to be here. They are confident that their educational needs are met, and personal potential fully explored. Pupils are confident to be themselves. They are secure in their praise and celebration of the achievements of others.”

Settling In

We know that the move from primary to secondary school can be a stressful one. We have an experienced pastoral team in Year 7, and they will strive to ensure every student settles as quickly as possible. We have robust arrangements for Transition, we will visit your daughter in her primary school prior to her starting in Year 7. She will also have an opportunity to come to Bellerive on Transition Day. She will meet her new classmates and spend time with her new Form Teacher.

We invite every family to meet their daughter’s form tutor in the first half-term of Year 7 to ensure communication is genuinely a two-way process.

Kirkland Rowell parent and pupil surveys

We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from our recent Kirkland Rowell parent and pupil surveys, with over half of all our parents responding.

The following were just some of the things rated outstanding about Bellerive:

Developing a pupil’s potential;
Caring/approachable attitude of teachers;
Happiness of child;
School discipline/good behaviour;
Control and prevention of bullying;
School security and safety.

Testimonials

Julie Wilson has two daughters at Bellerive

“We are practising Catholics so it is essential that the values we teach at home are reaffirmed throughout their educational life. I have no hesitation in recommending Bellerive to parents and future pupils; they can rest assured that their girls can take full advantage of a caring environment so they can focus on their education and shine.”

Megan O'Hare graduated from Bellerive in 2017

“Since leaving Bellerive I have completed my law degree this summer at the University of Liverpool with first class honours, secured a vacation scheme in an international law firm and I have just started a new job. I will always attribute where I am now to the foundations that Bellerive helped me achieve. Bellerive helped me to harness my academic talent which set me up for a good start at university.”

Sharon Miller has two daughters at Bellerive

“Both of my daughters are doing really well and are very happy, they seem to be going from strength to strength academically with great support from their teachers. The way their achievements have been acknowledged is unbelievable and I can’t imagine a more caring and appreciative environment for them. It just feels very unique and has definitely lived up to its reputation. I wouldn’t consider sending them anywhere else.”

Carol Blower has a daughter at Bellerive

“I would say the school’s discipline policy stands out as a particular strength for me. I also liked the fact that my daughter had a one-to-one discussion with the Head of Year before she started. I feel this has stood her in good stead and due to this she has made a really good start to her senior school life. I certainly would recommend this school to other parents.”

Susan Crilly has a daughter at Bellerive

“We chose Bellerive for our daughter after attending the Open Evening and being very impressed. We were shown around the school by some very friendly and polite girls and all of the staff we spoke to were friendly, professional and told us how happy they were to be working there. My daughter is very happy at Bellerive, has settled down well, made some lovely new friends and has good relationships with her teachers. “

Mrs Simon has sent four daughter to Bellerive

“I have four daughters so I didn’t have to think twice about sending my youngest to Bellerive, her sisters all attended the school and have done very well. My eldest went to Sixth Form there and sprinted straight into a university course.”

Start Your Application Today

Thank you for taking an interest in Bellerive FCJ Catholic College.

Use the form below submit your daughter’s application. The closing date is 7th November 2020 for formal applications to be received for admission to Year 7 in September 2021.

If you have questions or require any further information, please get in touch with us.

Please note that Bellerive’s application form must be completed and submitted to the college, as well as the completion of the Local Authority online application form.

Application Form for Admission September 2021