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King David High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Michael Sutton

location_onLiverpool, L15 6WU

language Visit Website phone 1512351420

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

758

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Attainment 8

54.3

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Liverpool

#523 of 3,216 nationally

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King David High School is a Voluntary aided school secondary school in Liverpool, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

King David High School is a voluntary aided school in Liverpool, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 742 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.3, placing the school #3 in Liverpool and #523 of 3,216 nationally. 67.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 31.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 57.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 30.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.24 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

54.3

Grade 5+ E&M

67.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)31.2%

Entering EBacc21.10%

EBacc APS4.67

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31.10%

EBacc APS4.91

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.64

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS5.09

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS4.86

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS5.34

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.4%

Achieving A*–A30.9%

Achieving A*–B57.8%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.6%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.26

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.80%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 November 2022

Inspection Report

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15 November 2011

Inspection Report

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16 June 2010

Inspection Report

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18 November 2009

Inspection Report

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12 June 2008

Inspection Report

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20 September 2006

Inspection Report

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19 March 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2010-06-16

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-09-20

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.6%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 742 pupils. During this period, there were 29 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	742	29	3.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	742	13	1.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	778	17	2.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	781	7	0.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	783	10	1.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	758	10	1.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	758	12	1.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	760	7	0.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	737	13	1.8%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	738	10	1.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	740	22	3.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	762	19	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	764	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	769	4	0.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	752	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	752	4	0.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	750	14	1.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	714	4	0.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	716	6	0.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	716	7	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	695	7	1.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	694	5	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	689	9	1.3%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	653	12	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	656	9	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	659	6	0.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 33 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 19 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree44%

agree38%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree36%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree18%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes26%

no74%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree13%

disagree19%

strongly disagree43%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree32%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree36%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree33%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree44%

disagree12%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree34%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Jewish)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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