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The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Requires Improvementgraded 24/04/2024Ages 11–16892 pupilsChurch 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 24/04/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence34.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals58.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language50.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 835.8
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
Grade 4+ English & maths45%
EBacc entry17%
EBacc average point score3.09
DfE, 2024/25
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