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Finch Woods Academy
Bailey's Lane, Halewood, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 0TY, Knowsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.6 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
82
Capacity
92
Ages
9–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than only 3% of schools, this institution is facing significant challenges. The GCSE results are concerning, with an Attainment 8 score of just 1.8 and no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents should carefully consider these factors and the overall academic environment before making a decision.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 1.8 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.3%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Location
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53.36151, -2.82123 · L26 0TY
School details
Local authorityKnowsley
RegionNorth West
URN141033
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.finchwoodsacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Finch Woods Academy rated by Ofsted?
Finch Woods Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2023.
Is Finch Woods Academy a good school?
Finch Woods Academy scores 2.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% 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 Finch Woods Academy in GCSEs?
Finch Woods Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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