The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.3
10.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
25.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 111 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 742
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 10.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Michael Sutton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
116 Childwall Road, Liverpool, L15 6WU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing David Primary School
Primary · Very close
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Secondary · 352m away
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Primary · 417m away
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Primary · 568m away
Rudston Primary School
Primary · 742m away
Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Childwall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 967m away
Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is King David High School a selective school?
No. King David High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King David High School's Ofsted rating?
King David High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King David High School?
King David High School currently has 742 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King David High School take?
King David High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King David High School?
King David High School is in Liverpool, L15 6WU, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King David High School have a sixth form?
Yes, King David High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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