SchoolScoresChildwall Sports and Science Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of LYDIATE LEARNING TRUST
Queen's Drive, Liverpool, L15 6XZ
0151 722 1561 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 May 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
179 pupils in this year group.
27% — 11 points below the Liverpool average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27% | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 36.2 | 42.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
165 pupils in this year group.
87% — about the same as the Liverpool average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 87% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 48% | 46% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 25% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 87% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
10 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 9% | 52% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 20.4 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
2 subjects, 11 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | 7 | 0% | 0% | 34% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: English Language.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
49 students in this year group.
67% — 12 points below the Liverpool average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 67% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 20% | 22% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 66% | 67% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
27 students in this year group.
67% — about the same as the Liverpool average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 67% | 66% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 76% | 67% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Liverpool. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 172 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 167 |
| Of those, offered a place | 111 (66%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 744 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.7% | 38.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 22nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.8% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.3% | 18.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 19th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 31% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 23% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.1% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9 | 32.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 60% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.29% | 0.51% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 17th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 31st highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 40% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7% | 13.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- King David High School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Blue Coat School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Broadgreen Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 21% grade 5+ English and maths
- Calderstones School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's Leadership Academy Wavertree 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Liverpool College 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- Gateacre School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- NexGen Academy 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Childwall Sports and Science Academy's Ofsted rating?
Childwall Sports and Science Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 May 2022.
How did Childwall Sports and Science Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 27% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 18 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Childwall Sports and Science Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 167 families put Childwall Sports and Science Academy as their first choice for 172 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 111 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138787.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.