The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 81% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.2
14.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
15%
26.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.66
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
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 256 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 30 days per year on average — over a month of school.
46% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 128 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,252
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 53.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- HEARTWOOD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Louise Beasley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2024 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2023 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2022 | Full Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
1 Bilton Grove, Hull, HU9 5YB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodland Primary School
Primary · 511m away
St Richard's VC Academy
Primary · 653m away
Maybury Primary School
Primary · 730m away
Southcoates Primary Academy
Primary · 871m away
Alderman Cogan's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 912m away
Griffin Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Marfleet Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Aspire Academy
Free school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Liberty Academy a selective school?
No. Liberty Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Liberty Academy's Ofsted rating?
Liberty Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Liberty Academy?
Liberty Academy currently has 1,252 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Liberty Academy take?
Liberty Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Liberty Academy?
Liberty Academy is in Hull, HU9 5YB, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Liberty Academy have a sixth form?
No, Liberty Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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