Lord Derby Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Seel Road Huyton Liverpool Merseyside L36 6DG |
| Phone | 01514778860 |
| Reference Number | 140412 |
Lord Derby Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a previous rating of Requires Improvement to Good. The school is committed to providing a broad and ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of its students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Students report feeling safe and well-supported, with staff responsive to their concerns and a strong emphasis on promoting positive behavior. However, while current students are achieving well, previous GCSE results were weak, attributed to historical curriculum weaknesses, indicating that continuous monitoring and support are necessary for sustained improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1078 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.77%
Girls: 52.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 118 | 219 |
| 8 | 101 | 117 | 218 |
| 9 | 116 | 102 | 218 |
| 10 | 106 | 112 | 218 |
| 11 | 91 | 114 | 205 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.4% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| African | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Leaders have redesigned the curriculum to be broad and ambitious.
- Pupils feel happy, well cared for, and safe in school.
- Leaders deal with incidents of bullying swiftly and effectively.
- Leaders provide strong support for pupils with SEND.
- There is a strong focus on promoting positive behavior among pupils.
- Pupils engage in the school community and provide feedback through the pupil parliament.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils develop gaps in knowledge due to insufficient checks on retention of information.
- Older pupils struggling with reading have not received timely support.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 48.5% |
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 | 108 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 81 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 43 | 7 |
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