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King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes
Fernhill Road, Bootle, Merseyside, L20 6AQ, Sefton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.1 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
668
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education. Although GCSE attainment figures show that only 35% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school's strong EBacc entry rate of 67% suggests a focus on a broad curriculum. However, the LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than only 12% of schools, highlighting an area for potential improvement.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 32.2 | Bottom 2% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 67% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.5%
Other6.0%
White Other5.8%
Black African4.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.46327, -2.98285 · L20 6AQ
School details
Local authoritySefton
RegionNorth West
URN138260
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.kingshawthornes.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes rated by Ofsted?
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2023.
Is King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes a good school?
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes scores 12.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% 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 King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes in GCSEs?
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.2. 35% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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