The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England/Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
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
79%
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
12%
Based on 170 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 892
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 57%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Teresa Bleasdale
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Gardners Drive, Kensington, Liverpool, Merseyside, L6 7UR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 862m away
Kensington Primary School
Primary · 993m away
Phoenix Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Marydale Lodge Sch
Secure units · 1.2km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts
Independent · 1.5km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Christian Fellowship School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Academy of St Francis of Assisi a selective school?
No. The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Academy of St Francis of Assisi's Ofsted rating?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Academy of St Francis of Assisi?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi currently has 892 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Academy of St Francis of Assisi take?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Academy of St Francis of Assisi?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is in Liverpool, L6 7UR, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Academy of St Francis of Assisi have a sixth form?
No, The Academy of St Francis of Assisi does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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