North Liverpool Academy
Liverpool, L5 0SQ · Liverpool · secondary school
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10th of 30 secondary schools in Liverpool we can score, 33 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 362 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.0 · 58 | 30% | 1.74 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.02 · 49 | 25% | 1.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.5 · 72 | 10% | 0.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
North Liverpool Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, eSports, Robotics, Karate, and Chess clubs, play football, netball, or rowing, and visit Greece or Pompeii.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,269 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,550. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about North Liverpool Academy
Overview
North Liverpool Academy is fulfilling the expected standard of education and care. The report highlights a school where leaders share a "highly ambitious vision" that is "lived out by all staff and pupils," resulting in a positive culture where pupils feel safe and valued. Inspectors found that the school provides a secure curriculum and effective support, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Disadvantaged pupils "typically attain above other pupils nationally" due to "bespoke support" and effective use of pupil premium funding.
- Attendance is "higher than the national average" following strengthened systems to identify barriers and provide timely help.
- Classrooms are described as "tranquil environments" where pupils are "polite, respectful and show complete dedication to their education."
- Teachers receive "high-quality training" and routinely check pupil knowledge to "deepen their knowledge."
- The school offers an "unusually wide range of clubs" and enrichment activities, including international trips, which pupils value highly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "refine the processes they have in place to evaluate the impact of their actions" to drive improvements.
- Leaders should "continue to sharpen the systems in place for identifying any pupils who may encounter barriers to their learning or wellbeing."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.1 |
| 2024/25 | 45.6 |
| 2025/26 | 50.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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