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West Derby School

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

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,020

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Liverpool

#2,255 of 3,216 nationally

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West Derby School is a Academy converter secondary school in Liverpool, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

West Derby School is an academy converter in Liverpool, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WEST DERBY SCHOOL. The school has approximately 996 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42, placing the school #14 in Liverpool and #2,255 of 3,216 nationally. 42.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 45.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 28.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. 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.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 7 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.7 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

Grade 5+ E&M

42.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.3%

Entering EBacc35.70%

EBacc APS3.75

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35.10%

EBacc APS3.35

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS3.25

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.75

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS3.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.51

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.0%

Achieving A*–A28.7%

Achieving A*–B45.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.90%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 May 2023

Inspection Report

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12 May 2022

Inspection Report

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26 November 2020

Inspection Report

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11 September 2019

Inspection Report

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17 April 2018

Inspection Report

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11 January 2017

Inspection Report

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20 May 2015

Inspection Report

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07 January 2015

Inspection Report

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02 October 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-05-04

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-09-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-04-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-01-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-01-07

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

2.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(24 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 996 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.6%, 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)	996	26	2.6%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	998	28	2.8%	7.8%	6
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,011	60	5.9%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,004	19	1.9%	7.1%	5
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,009	39	3.9%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,017	43	4.2%	6.6%	5
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,020	23	2.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,025	32	3.1%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,029	16	1.6%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,031	21	2.0%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,038	22	2.1%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,022	16	1.6%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,021	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,018	25	2.5%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,009	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,009	13	1.3%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,012	23	2.3%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	993	17	1.7%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	993	3	0.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	999	7	0.7%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,007	2	0.2%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,013	3	0.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,026	9	0.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,033	29	2.8%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,035	23	2.2%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,055	15	1.4%	3.1%	1

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 107 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 9 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual 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.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree38%

disagree1%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree53%

agree34%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

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

strongly agree38%

agree18%

disagree3%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable31%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree50%

agree28%

disagree6%

strongly disagree17%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree62%

agree28%

disagree2%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree29%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree55%

agree36%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree51%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree51%

agree33%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree47%

agree37%

disagree3%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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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

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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