Is Childwall Sports & Science Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 23 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 22nd of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Childwall Sports & Science Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Childwall Sports & Science Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 35.2 (England: 46.2). 21.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Childwall Sports & Science Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Childwall Sports & Science Academy starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. 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 2028 (or the next working day).

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Childwall Sports & Science Academy

Queen's Drive, Liverpool, L15 6XZ

Local ranking22nd of 31 secondary schools in Liverpool

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 23 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 23 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 35.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 21.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 44.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 177

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 67.0%
Higher education: 35.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 20.0%
Not sustained: 22.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

Avg A-Level Grade

20.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

A-Level Students

Applied General Avg Points: 32.5
16-18 Cohort: 92

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1048
Boys: 639 (61%)
Girls: 410 (39%)
Capacity: 1200 (87% full)
SEND: 27.0%
FSM Eligible: 49.7%
EAL: 22.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 23.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 65.2
Budget per Pupil: £7,851/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 9.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 29.1% 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: Not applicable
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 51.3%
Other: 12.0%
Mixed Other: 9.7%
White Other: 7.7%
Black African: 4.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.9%

51.3%

White British

12.0%

Other

9.7%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01517221561

contactus@childwallssa.org

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Queen's Drive

Liverpool, North West

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Administrative

URN: 138787
UKPRN: 10038881
Establishment No.: 4001
Trust: LYDIATE LEARNING TRUST

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