Is King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 20th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool averaged an Attainment 8 score of 36.3 (England: 46.2). 29.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool?

Applications for Year 7 places at King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool

Dingle Vale, Liverpool, L8 9SJ

Local ranking20th of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 14 September 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 36.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 29.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 47.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 158

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 73.0%
Continued in education: 71.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 17.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 898
Boys: 565 (60%)
Girls: 375 (40%)
Capacity: 900 (104% full)
SEND: 21.7%
FSM Eligible: 66.9%
EAL: 41.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 18.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 41.6
Budget per Pupil: £9,693/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 12.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 33.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 35.4%
Other: 25.1%
Black African: 8.9%
Mixed Other: 7.8%
White Other: 6.2%
Asian Other: 4.5%
Black Other: 3.7%
Asian Pakistani: 2.5%

35.4%

White British

25.1%

Other

8.9%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01517271387

admin@kingsliverpool.com

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Dingle Vale

Liverpool, North West

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Administrative

URN: 137675
UKPRN: 10036068
Establishment No.: 4000
Trust: THE GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST

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