North Liverpool Academy, Liverpool

Secondary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 1118

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.0km)Possible (~1.5km)Unlikely (~1.9km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Paul Johnson
Pupils:1,269 / 1,550 capacity
LA:Liverpool
Phone:01512604044
Address:120 Heyworth Street, Liverpool, L5 0SQ
Trust:NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2006

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Inspected 12 May 2026View full report
URN:131065
UKPRN:10018099
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Liverpool Riverside
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

North Liverpool Academy excels at supporting all pupils to achieve their potential, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs. The school creates a respectful, inclusive community where pupils feel safe, behave exceptionally well, and benefit from outstanding enrichment opportunities. Staff go above and beyond to provide tailored support and ensure every pupil has equal access to trips, meals, digital tools and wider experiences.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve well in national examinations, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with lower prior attainment
  • Attendance is higher than national average with effective systems to support pupils
  • Behaviour is excellent with polite, respectful pupils in tranquil learning environments
  • Teachers receive high-quality training and use effective systems to check what pupils know and deepen their learning
  • Inclusive ethos with strong support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils

Areas for Improvement

  • Leaders should refine processes to evaluate the impact of their actions
  • Leaders should continue to sharpen systems for identifying pupils who may encounter barriers to their learning or wellbeing
  • Some evaluation systems are in early stages with impact not yet fully visible

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Classics club, archaeology club, fencing club, rowing club, performing arts, sport, robotics, chess, Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, local charitable activities, scholars programme, trips to New York and Rome, Philharmonic Orchestra performances

North Liverpool Academy is a school where pupils achieve well in national examinations, with disadvantaged pupils typically attaining above national averages. The school has an inclusive, supportive ethos with high expectations for behaviour and strong safeguarding practices.

At a Glance

48.8%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

19.5

Avg class size

63

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Hamilton Road (adj)
163m · 3 min walk
Northumberland Terrace (adj)
169m · 3 min walk
Beacon Lane (adj)
251m · 4 min walk
St Domingo Grove (opp)
267m · 4 min walk
Dacy Road (adj)
304m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

82%

Available places

1,269 pupils

1,550 capacity

281 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool

Low pressure
New homes approved:8,038
Projected new pupils:1,447

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liverpool

Admissions Demand - Liverpool

Low demand0.92x oversubscription

Places available

5,716

Applications

5,276

Got 1st preference

68.1%

Got preferred school

90.4%

Secondary admissions across Liverpool (2025/26)

Inspection History(8)

12 May 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
22 March 2022
10 May 2017
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.66419%

Overall absence

18.88412%

Persistent absence

1,165

Enrolments

Authorised1.77704%
Unauthorised4.88715%
Persistent (10%+)18.88412%
Severe (50%+)2.91845%

Absence trend

6.46698%
18/19
6.87163%
20/21
10.67636%
21/22
10.5443%
22/23
7.81577%
23/24
6.66419%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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