The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.8
10.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 2Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,128
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- GDST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Taylor (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
17 Belvidere Road, Princes Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 3TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Belvedere Preparatory School
Independent · Very close
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 553m away
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Secondary · 652m away
King's Leadership Phoenix Academy
Free school · Grammar · 738m away
Matthew Arnold Primary School
Primary · 743m away
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
Secondary · 758m away
St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 794m away
Auckland College
Independent · 807m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Belvedere Academy a selective school?
No. The Belvedere Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Belvedere Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Belvedere Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Belvedere Academy?
The Belvedere Academy currently has 1,128 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Belvedere Academy take?
The Belvedere Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Belvedere Academy?
The Belvedere Academy is in Liverpool, L8 3TF, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Belvedere Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Belvedere Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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