Liberty Academy, Hull

In its own words: "It is intended that education at Liberty should be both ‘life-lasting’ and ‘life-enhancing’. Our Vision statement focuses on the work and the life of the school which takes place in an orderly atmosphere where self-discipline, mutual respect and the welfare of each individual is greatly valued."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I feel privileged to lead such a fantastic school which is also a part of the Heartwood Learning Trust. We believe that “All things are possible for one who believes.” This is achieved through providing all students with an academic education which challenges them, not only academically, but also in terms of their place in society."

The school runs a breakfast club.

On phones, the school says: "Academy Life Attendance Breakfast Club Chaplaincy Newsletters & Updates Online Safety Parent Guides Pastoral Care Personal Development Phone-Free School School Calendar / Term Dates School Meals The School Day Transition"

In 2026, pupils at Liberty Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 29.5, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 42.2 in Kingston upon Hull, City of; and 47 across England.

13% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 40% in Kingston upon Hull, City of; and 47% in England.

That is in line with 2025, when the score was 29.2.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -1.18: pupils made well below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 24.5, against 35.8 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 11.3 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 21 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Religious Studies, Combined Science and Art and Design.

For September 2026 entry, 152 families put Liberty Academy as their first choice and 288 named it as one of their preferences, for 255 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Liberty Academy are Malet Lambert (1.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 41.2); The Marvell College (1.2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 39.9); Winifred Holtby Academy (2.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 34.2); and Ron Dearing UTC (2.4 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 53).

Each of them had higher 2026 results than Liberty Academy.

Liberty Academy is one of 14 schools run by Heartwood Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 242 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 62% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 29% to a further education college, 7% to an apprenticeship and 5% into work.

Of the 38 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 11% went on to university or other higher education, 8% to apprenticeships and 34% into work. 4% went to one of the most selective third of universities.

55.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 11.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 231 pupils (19.3%) received SEN support and 24 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Hull Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Exeter Grove, 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Liberty Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Liberty Academy issued 1541 suspensions, 123.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 4 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Liberty Academy are Woodland Primary School (0.3 miles), St Richard's VC Academy (0.4 miles), Maybury Primary School (0.5 miles) and Southcoates Primary Academy (0.5 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.