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The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Requires Improvementgraded 24/04/2024Ages 11–16892 pupilsFaithChurch of England/Roman Catholic
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Liverpool. It has a Church of England/Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 892 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 24/04/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 33.3 and 19% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Liverpool can view The Academy of St Francis of Assisi's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 24/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 4 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Personal development
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 835.8
England avg 45.1 · was 33.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
England avg 45% · was 19% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths45%
England avg 65% · was 37% in 2023/24
EBacc entry17%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.09
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake58.4%
Free school meals58.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language50.3%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled97%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.5%
Attendance87.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence34.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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