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The Academy of St Francis of Assisi

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The Academy of St Francis of Assisi

Gardners Drive, Kensington, Liverpool, L6 7UR

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Liverpool.

Academy sponsor led
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Pupils
892
Ages
11-16
FSM
57.0%
Attainment 8
35.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Apr 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.1%
Basics 9-5
23.2%

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
17.1%
EBacc APS
3.08
EBacc 9-5
6.7%
EBacc 9-4
12.8%
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About The Academy of St Francis of Assisi

The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. The school has around 892 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Gardners Drive, Liverpool, L6 7UR | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Academy of St Francis of Assisi, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Dec 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Academy of St Francis of Assisi

What is The Academy of St Francis of Assisi's Ofsted rating?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Academy of St Francis of Assisi's latest exam results?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Academy of St Francis of Assisi located?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L6 7UR).
How many pupils attend The Academy of St Francis of Assisi?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi has around 892 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Academy of St Francis of Assisi with other schools?
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