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Lord Derby Academy
Seel Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6DG, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.8 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,078
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in its GCSE Attainment 8 score, which places it in the top 80% nationally. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially as only 28% reach grade 5 or above. The school's strong EBacc entry rate of 73% indicates a commitment to a broad curriculum, appealing to parents looking for a well-rounded education for their children.
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Last inspected: 27 June 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. | 39.9 | Bottom 20% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 73% | Top 42% 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%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
White Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African1.0%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.41136, -2.83389 · L36 6DG
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN140412
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitelordderbyacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lord Derby Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lord Derby Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Lord Derby Academy a good school?
Lord Derby Academy scores 25.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Lord Derby Academy in GCSEs?
Lord Derby Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.9. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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