King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Dingle Vale Liverpool Merseyside L8 9SJ |
| Phone | 01517271387 |
| Reference Number | 137675 |
King’s Leadership Academy in Liverpool continues to demonstrate good performance in providing education. The school fosters a culture of ambition, ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their background, are encouraged to raise their aspirations. Pupils have developed a strong sense of self-belief and typically display positive behavior and confidence in interactions. The curriculum is broad, inclusive, and effectively mapped to meet the needs of a diverse student body, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite notable strengths, some Year 11 pupils did not achieve outcomes in line with national expectations, although this does not reflect the progress of current pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 898 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.58%
Girls: 40.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 61.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 127 | 75 | 202 |
| 8 | 136 | 83 | 219 |
| 9 | 102 | 63 | 165 |
| 10 | 83 | 80 | 163 |
| 11 | 87 | 62 | 149 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 32.6% |
| African | 8.2% |
| Unclassified | 7.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.2% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Asian, Other | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Ambitious vision to raise aspirations for all pupils
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff fostering a respectful atmosphere
- Broad and balanced curriculum, including English Baccalaureate subjects
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Thoughtful range of extra-curricular activities
- Strong focus on pupils' personal development and understanding of diverse cultures
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment strategies in some subjects
- Some pupils lack sufficient careers guidance and knowledge for informed choices
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 34.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 39.2% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 21 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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