The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.9
3.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
14.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,078
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 53.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Head
- Miss Victoria Gowan (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Seel Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 6DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLawrence House School
Independent · Very close
Newlands Hey
Independent · Very close
St Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · 532m away
Sylvester Primary Academy
Primary · 543m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 665m away
Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School
Primary · 742m away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 758m away
Willow Tree Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Questions parents ask
Is Lord Derby Academy a selective school?
No. Lord Derby Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lord Derby Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lord Derby Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lord Derby Academy?
Lord Derby Academy currently has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lord Derby Academy take?
Lord Derby Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lord Derby Academy?
Lord Derby Academy is in Liverpool, L36 6DG, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lord Derby Academy have a sixth form?
No, Lord Derby Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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