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Lord Derby Academy
- Secondary
- Knowsley District L36 6DG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Current pupils are achieving well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are attentive and respectful to staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers address pupils鈥� misconceptions swiftly.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders encourage pupils to be active in the school community.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have improved the curriculum to meet pupils' learning needs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders deal with bullying swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are trained to recognise pupils at risk of harm.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils can share ideas for change through a 'positive action' suggestions box.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils experience a strong careers programme starting in Year 7.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders act swiftly to identify pupils' needs and provide detailed information to teachers.
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Lord Derby Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 1086 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are not choosy because we think local kids should go to local schools. We embrace diversity and welcome kids from at-risk groups like FSM, SEND, LAC, etc. All of our employees receive ongoing, top-notch professional development. We abide by the National Joint Council's and school teachers' pay and conditions. We actively engage trade unions in our decision-making and collaborate with them in a beneficial way. In behaviour collaborations and challenging to establish protocols, we fully participate.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.5 | - | 23.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 17% | 98% | 23% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 12.9% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 27.3% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 16.1% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 3.5% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 7% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.17 | 1.83 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 85.38% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 75.13% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 5% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 8% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 20.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 7.88% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 29.9% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 15.1% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 4.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 7.1% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 1.98 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 83.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 108 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 78.63% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 3.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 9.63% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.88% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 2.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.5% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 4 | 10.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 9 | 23.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 75% | 19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 1 | 2.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 7 | 4.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 1.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 78.63% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 98 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 72.75% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 46.38% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 5.75% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 7.38% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.63% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% 8 | 11.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 17 | 24.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 16.44% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 4 | 3.22% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 3 | 5.78% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.15 | 1.73 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 75.63% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 117 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 67.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 40.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 4.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 13.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 26.89% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 12.56% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 2.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 3.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 79.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 128 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 61.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 46% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 7.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 4.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lord Derby Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1