The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic/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
29.4
14.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
21.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.52
Band 4Source: 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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 102 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
34% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 924
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 55.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- THE LIVERPOOL JOINT CATHOLIC AND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gary Lloyd (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
51 Horrocks Avenue, Garston, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 5NY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGarston Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Primary · 589m away
ES Independent School
Independent · 738m away
Banks Road Primary School
Primary · 802m away
Springwood Heath Primary School
Primary · 966m away
Gilmour Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
New Heys Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.6km away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Academy of St Nicholas a selective school?
No. The Academy of St Nicholas is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Academy of St Nicholas's Ofsted rating?
The Academy of St Nicholas was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Academy of St Nicholas?
The Academy of St Nicholas currently has 924 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Academy of St Nicholas take?
The Academy of St Nicholas caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Academy of St Nicholas?
The Academy of St Nicholas is in Liverpool, L19 5NY, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Academy of St Nicholas have a sixth form?
Yes, The Academy of St Nicholas has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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