The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 49% 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
45.6
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.45
Band 1Source: 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
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 261 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 134 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
- 1,286
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 49.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emily Vernon (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
120 Heyworth Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L5 0SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Beacon Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Grantside School
Special school · 620m away
Notre Dame Catholic College
Secondary · 668m away
Notre Dame Catholic Academy
Secondary · 683m away
Everton Nursery School and Family Centre
Nursery · 726m away
Faith Primary Academy
Primary · 760m away
Millstead School
Special school · 763m away
Whitefield Primary School
Primary · 830m away
Questions parents ask
Is North Liverpool Academy a selective school?
No. North Liverpool Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is North Liverpool Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Liverpool Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Liverpool Academy?
North Liverpool Academy currently has 1,286 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Liverpool Academy take?
North Liverpool Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is North Liverpool Academy?
North Liverpool Academy is in Liverpool, L5 0SQ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Liverpool Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, North Liverpool Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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