The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.0 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.0
12.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
22%
20.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 27 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 991
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 46.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Taylor
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
180 Great Homer Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L5 5AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNotre Dame Catholic College
Secondary · Very close
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Primary · 334m away
The Beacon Church of England Primary School
Primary · 438m away
North Liverpool Academy
Secondary · 683m away
Faith Primary Academy
Primary · 798m away
The Trinity Catholic Academy
Primary · 800m away
Millstead School
Special school · 804m away
Four Oaks Community Primary School
Primary · 995m away
Questions parents ask
Is Notre Dame Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. Notre Dame Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Notre Dame Catholic Academy?
Notre Dame Catholic Academy currently has 991 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Notre Dame Catholic Academy take?
Notre Dame Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Notre Dame Catholic Academy?
Notre Dame Catholic Academy is in Liverpool, L5 5AF, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Notre Dame Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Notre Dame Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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