The Belvedere Academy
Liverpool, L8 3TF · Liverpool · secondary school
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4th 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 — 8.3/10 against 791 of them, against 7.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.0 · 73 | 46% | 3.38 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 38% | 2.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.4 · 79 | 15% | 1.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Belvedere Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,182 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,014. 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
What support structures are in place for pupils to maintain their progress scores? How does the admissions process work for new entrants given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about The Belvedere Academy
Overview
Pupils at The Belvedere Academy are described as “happy and confident” in a safe environment where they “promote and uphold their school values.” The school delivers an “ambitious curriculum” that meets pupils’ needs, supported by “positive relationships” with staff and a culture of kindness. Leaders and governors provide effective support, ensuring staff are well-trained and able to deliver high-quality education.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “Outstanding” behaviour and attitudes, behaving with “kindness and respect” and contributing to a “lively and purposeful atmosphere.”
- Personal development is “Outstanding,” with pupils benefiting from a “wide range of opportunities” such as international visits and leadership programmes, making them “curious, confident and highly aspirational.”
- The curriculum is generally well-ordered, with teachers using “strong subject expertise” to help pupils “retain important knowledge and build more securely on their prior learning.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, allowing them to “access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers and achieve well.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with pupils learning about online safety and receiving “age-appropriate sex and relationships advice.”
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” the school must complete its “curriculum thinking” to ensure teachers are clear about the specific knowledge and order of learning, as current gaps hinder some pupils’ progress.
- The school should “further strengthen the support” for pupils with gaps in reading knowledge to help them develop fluency “as swiftly as possible.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.1 |
| 2024/25 | 53.8 |
| 2025/26 | 52.4 |
| 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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