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Finch Woods Academy

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Finch Woods Academy

Bailey's Lane, Halewood, Liverpool, L26 0TY

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Pupils
82
Ages
9-16
FSM
86.6%
Attainment 8
1.8
Ofsted
Inadequate
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
11.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
1.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.08
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Finch Woods Academy

Finch Woods Academy is a secondary school in Liverpool, Knowsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.8. The school has around 82 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bailey's Lane, Liverpool, L26 0TY | More schools in Knowsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Finch Woods Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  2. Oct 2023 — Inadequate
  3. Jun 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Finch Woods Academy

What is Finch Woods Academy's Ofsted rating?
Finch Woods Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Finch Woods Academy's latest exam results?
Finch Woods Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Finch Woods Academy located?
Finch Woods Academy is a secondary school in Liverpool, Knowsley (L26 0TY).
How many pupils attend Finch Woods Academy?
Finch Woods Academy has around 82 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Finch Woods Academy with other schools?
View Finch Woods Academy'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 Knowsley.