Hello.

It is my privilege to welcome you to St Hilda’s. My name is Jo Code and, as headteacher, I am delighted to share what makes St Hilda’s so extraordinary. 

As the only co-educational 11–18 Church of England school in Liverpool, St Hilda’s is unique. Our students, staff and modern, purpose-built facilities in the leafy setting of Sefton Park make St Hilda’s a wonderful place to learn. 

Our Vision – our guide for life’s journey

Every parent/carer and child looking at secondary schools rightly expects excellence in teaching, impressive examination results, experienced pastoral care, and high standards of discipline. At St Hilda’s these are givens!  What sets us apart is our passionate belief that every student can achieve beyond expectations—because we root everything in Christian values. 

Our Six Values

We chose our values and House patrons together, and they mould who we are and how we flourish.   Our Student Voice is vital—our School Parliament ensures every student can influence life here. And our house system, named after local role models, Margaret Aspinall, Gee Walker, John Alexander Brodie, Kitty Wilkinson, William Roscoe and Levi Tafari, ensures no one feels lost in our community and we understand their impact on the Liverpool of today.  

A vibrant Church of England ethos

We are unashamedly Anglican: we Connect, Reflect and Gather daily. Our student worship team is passionate and vibrant. Through worship, we foster spiritual growth and belonging. 

According to our 2025 SIAMS inspection: 

• St Hilda’s family is deeply devoted to its vision. It is underpinned by a carefully crafted set of Christian values. These are the cornerstone of every aspect of this inclusive school community and enable pupils and adults to thrive together.
• Highly positive and productive relationships throughout the school nourish and affirm individuals enabling them to be the best that they can be. This is pivotal in transforming lives and encouraging an atmosphere of aspiration, hope and dignity.
• Religious education (RE) has a high status and is a significant strength of St Hilda’s. Known throughout the school as ‘the core of the core’, it has a strong and challenging curriculum. Pupils flourish in the subject and make strong progress in their studies at all levels.
• Visionary leadership of collective worship inspires the school community and provides a key focus for its daily life. These times of gathering bring opportunities for reflection. They promote spiritual flourishing and strongly support the development of an understanding about how to live well.
• The vision passionately drives a culture that includes and nurtures every individual.

Our 3 Principles: Ready, Respectful, Safe

At St Hilda’s, we live by three essential principles: 

• Ready – We come prepared to learn and give our best. 

• Respectful – We treat everyone—students, staff, visitors, environment—with courtesy and dignity. 

• Safe – We nurture an environment where everyone feels physically and emotionally secure, supported by our pastoral care systems and student mentors. 

Our Vision for You

With Christ as our Cornerstone, we nurture and support every student to be their very best. We celebrate diversity, uphold dignity, and promote equality. We guide with wisdom, inspire hope, and build an inclusive community. We rejoice in every achievement—of every kind. 

I hope your time on our website gives you real insight into who we are and why St Hilda’s is a place where successful students grow to contribute positively to our community and beyond. 

Jo Code

BA (Hons), NPQH, FCCT

Headteacher