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North Liverpool Academy
120 Heyworth Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L5 0SQ, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.2 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,286
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.6, placing it in the top 51% of schools nationally. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 15%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a decent university progression rate of 69%, making it a viable option for parents considering secondary education.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.6 | Bottom 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.7%
White Other11.0%
Black African9.6%
Other8.6%
Asian Chinese4.7%
Asian Other4.0%
Black Other3.5%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Indian1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.42415, -2.96832 · L5 0SQ
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN131065
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitenorthliverpoolacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is North Liverpool Academy rated by Ofsted?
North Liverpool Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2017.
Is North Liverpool Academy a good school?
North Liverpool Academy scores 40.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at North Liverpool Academy in GCSEs?
North Liverpool Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.6. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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