North Liverpool Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 120 Heyworth Street Liverpool Merseyside L5 0SQ |
| Phone | 01512604044 |
| Reference Number | 131065 |
North Liverpool Academy continues to perform well as a good school, demonstrating high expectations for both student behavior and academic achievement. The school is well-integrated into the local community, fostering respectful relationships among staff and students. Pupils and students are engaged in their learning environments, enjoy a variety of enrichment activities, and feel safe and valued. The leadership team, including trustees and governors, have ambitious plans for the school, focusing on improving educational outcomes for all students, with particular attention to those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This inspection marks the school's first routine examination since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it highlights the ongoing commitment to quality education amidst these challenges.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1286 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.01%
Girls: 41.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 119 | 115 | 234 |
| 8 | 129 | 105 | 234 |
| 9 | 130 | 94 | 224 |
| 10 | 146 | 78 | 224 |
| 11 | 128 | 93 | 221 |
| 12 | 47 | 28 | 75 |
| 13 | 47 | 27 | 74 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.7% |
| White, Other | 11% |
| African | 9.6% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Asian, Other | 4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 10 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2008 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well due to high expectations from leaders and teachers.
- Strong, respectful relationships exist between staff and students.
- Pupils feel valued and are happy and safe at school.
- A well-organized and ambitious curriculum is in place for all students.
- Effective support is provided for students with SEND.
- Pupils benefit from a well-designed careers program that enhances their employability.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, there is insufficient focus on developing vocabulary skills, leading to underperformance in connecting their learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.06 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.61 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 37.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 168 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 127 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 14 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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The Beacon Church of England Primary School
Heyworth Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L5 3QG |
0.16 miles |
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Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Northumberland Terrace, Everton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L5 3QF |
0.25 miles |
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Four Oaks Community Primary School
39 Davy Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L5 1XP |
0.34 miles |
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Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
Spencer Street, Liverpool, L6 2WF |
0.45 miles |
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Faith Primary Academy
Prince Edwin Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L5 3LW |
0.47 miles |
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Millstead School
Iliad Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L5 3LU |
0.47 miles |
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Whitefield Primary School
Boundary Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L6 2HZ |
0.52 miles |
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All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
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0.64 miles |
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Anfield Road Primary School
Anfield Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 0TN |
0.67 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School
Fountains Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 1UN |
0.75 miles |
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The Trinity Catholic Academy
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0.79 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Guion Street, Off Boaler Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L6 9DU |
0.83 miles |
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New Park Primary School
100 Boaler Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L6 9EU |
0.89 miles |
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Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School
Fonthill Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 1QD |
1 miles |
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St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School
Lower Breck Road, Anfield, Liverpool, Merseyside, L6 4BX |
1.02 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Fontenoy Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 2DU |
1.05 miles |
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Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School
Walton Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 5RW |
1.07 miles |
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Pinehurst Primary School
Pinehurst Avenue, Anfield, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 7UF |
1.1 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
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1.13 miles |
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1.25 miles |
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Notre Dame Catholic Academy
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1.11 miles |
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1.32 miles |
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The City of Liverpool College
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1.38 miles |
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University of Liverpool Mathematics School
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1.54 miles |
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Alsop High School
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1.57 miles |
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Christian Fellowship School
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1.6 miles |
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1.69 miles |
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Hillside High School
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1.7 miles |
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LIPA Sixth Form College
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1.72 miles |
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1.75 miles |
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1.78 miles |
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West Derby School
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1.85 miles |
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Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts
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2.01 miles |
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2.04 miles |
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Holly Lodge Girls' College
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2.08 miles |
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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
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2.09 miles |
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2.09 miles |
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King's Leadership Academy Wavertree
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2.17 miles |
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Progress Schools - Liverpool
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2.23 miles |