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Liberty Academy
1 Bilton Grove, Hull, HU9 5YB, Kingston upon Hull, City of
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.2 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,252
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 29.2, the school demonstrates significant challenges in academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where only 35% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. Although 50% of students progress to university, the Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement' indicates there is room for growth in the overall educational experience. Parents should consider these factors carefully when evaluating the suitability of the school for their children.
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Last inspected: 10 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 29.2 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.5%
White Other6.5%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.75862, -0.28046 · HU9 5YB
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Hull, City of
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135598
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitelib.hlt.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is Liberty Academy rated by Ofsted?
Liberty Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 April 2024.
Is Liberty Academy a good school?
Liberty Academy scores 2.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Liberty Academy in GCSEs?
Liberty Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.2. 35% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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