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Lord Derby Academy
Goodgraded 27/06/2023Ages 11–161,078 pupils
Lord Derby Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Liverpool, within the Knowsley local authority. The school has around 1,078 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/06/2023, Lord Derby Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.3 and 27% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Liverpool can view Lord Derby Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 27/06/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 839.9
England avg 45.1 · was 38.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths28%
England avg 45% · was 26% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
England avg 65% · was 48% in 2023/24
EBacc entry73%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.68
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake56.9%
Free school meals56.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.9%
Attendance89.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Liverpool
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