The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.2
7.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.64
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 165 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,048
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 47.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- LYDIATE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Dr Alex Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Location
Queen's Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 6XZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
King David High School
Secondary · 352m away
King David Primary School
Primary · 356m away
Rudston Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Primary · 811m away
Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Special school · 1.2km away
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Childwall Sports & Science Academy a selective school?
No. Childwall Sports & Science Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Childwall Sports & Science Academy's Ofsted rating?
Childwall Sports & Science Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Childwall Sports & Science Academy?
Childwall Sports & Science Academy currently has 1,048 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Childwall Sports & Science Academy take?
Childwall Sports & Science Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Childwall Sports & Science Academy?
Childwall Sports & Science Academy is in Liverpool, L15 6XZ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Childwall Sports & Science Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Childwall Sports & Science Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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