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West Derby School
364 West Derby Rd, Liverpool, Merseyside, L13 7HQ, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.9 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
996
Capacity
1,073
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. The school boasts a 65% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths, though only 42% achieve grade 5 or higher. While the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 37% of schools, parents may want to consider the relatively low EBacc entry rate of 36%.
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Last inspected: 4 May 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. | 42.0 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 50% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 50% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.8%
Other3.6%
Asian Other3.2%
White Other3.1%
Black African2.8%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Location
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53.42540, -2.92335 · L13 7HQ
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN138696
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.westderbyschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is West Derby School rated by Ofsted?
West Derby School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 May 2023.
Is West Derby School a good school?
West Derby School scores 36.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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 West Derby School in GCSEs?
West Derby School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.0. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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