SecondaryData as of May 2026

Notre Dame Catholic Academy

180 Great Homer Street, Liverpool, L5 5AF

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

31.0school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

31.0

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

7.8%

Basics 9-5

21.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

31.0

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	46.4
2024/25	31.0	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	Not available	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

13.0%

EBacc APS

2.32

EBacc 9-5

3.4%

EBacc 9-4

5.6%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

27.02

A*-A Grades

6.4%

A*-B Grades

21.3%

AAB+ %

N/A

Based on 35 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

North Liverpool Academy

0.68 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Everton Free School & Football College

1.5 km away · Free schools alternative provision

Outstanding

Hugh Baird College

2.3 km away · Further education

The City of Liverpool College

2.37 km away · Further education

The Academy of St Francis of Assisi

2.45 km away · Academy sponsor led

Requires improvement

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About Notre Dame Catholic Academy

Notre Dame Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 38 responses), 21% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.0. The school has around 991 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: 180 Great Homer Street, Liverpool, L5 5AF | More schools in Liverpool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Notre Dame Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2022 — Requires improvement
May 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Notre Dame Catholic College)
Jan 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Notre Dame Catholic College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Notre Dame Catholic Academy

What is Notre Dame Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?

Notre Dame Catholic Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about Notre Dame Catholic Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 38 responses): 21% of parents would recommend Notre Dame Catholic Academy.

What are Notre Dame Catholic Academy's latest exam results?

Notre Dame Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.0. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Notre Dame Catholic Academy located?

Notre Dame Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Liverpool, Liverpool (L5 5AF).

How many pupils attend Notre Dame Catholic Academy?

Notre Dame Catholic Academy has around 991 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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