SecondaryData as of May 2026

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes

Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 6AQ

Free schools

Pupils

668

Ages

11-16

FSM

60.4%

Attainment 8

31.9

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

31.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

8.6%

Basics 9-5

17.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

67.0%

EBacc APS

2.91

EBacc 9-5

6.6%

EBacc 9-4

11.3%

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About King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes is a secondary school in Bootle, Sefton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.9. The school has around 668 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Fernhill Road, Bootle, L20 6AQ | More schools in Sefton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2023 — Good
Oct 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Jan 2020 — Requires improvement
Sept 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes

What is King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes's Ofsted rating?

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes's latest exam results?

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes located?

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes is a secondary school in Bootle, Sefton (L20 6AQ).

How many pupils attend King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes?

King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes has around 668 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes with other schools?

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