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West Derby School

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West Derby School

364 West Derby Rd, Liverpool, L13 7HQ

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Boys
Pupils
996
Ages
11-18
FSM
36.0%
Attainment 8
41.9
Ofsted
Good
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.5%
Basics 9-5
41.5%

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
35.7%
EBacc APS
3.74
EBacc 9-5
11.1%
EBacc 9-4
21.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.33
A*-A Grades
28.7%
A*-B Grades
45.5%
AAB+ %
30.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 48 students entered

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About West Derby School

West Derby School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.9. The school has around 996 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 364 West Derby Rd, Liverpool, L13 7HQ | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for West Derby School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Good
  2. May 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Sept 2019 — Requires improvement
  4. Jan 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about West Derby School

What is West Derby School's Ofsted rating?
West Derby School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are West Derby School's latest exam results?
West Derby School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is West Derby School located?
West Derby School is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L13 7HQ).
How many pupils attend West Derby School?
West Derby School has around 996 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare West Derby School with other schools?
View West Derby School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Liverpool.