SchoolScoresGateacre School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
Hedgefield Road, Belle Vale, Liverpool, L25 2RW
0151 363 1111 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 5 December 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Sixth form | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
93 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Liverpool comparisons use the 19 of its 46 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 27 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 12th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 78% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 15th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 13th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 32% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 42 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 12th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 12% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 42% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 75 parents who had raised a concern 13th highest of 18 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 26% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 63% | 75% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 23 parents of children with SEND 11th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 0% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 4% | 51% | 67% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 12th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Liverpool figures pool parents at the Liverpool schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | Not published | 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. | Not published | 42.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | Not published | 3.6 | 4.1 |
"Not published": No figure published.
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.
143 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104700), before it changed to its current form.
79% — 9 points below the Liverpool average, and 13 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. | 79% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 19% | 46% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 54% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 79% |
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
19 A level students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104700), before it changed to its current form.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 2% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 22% | 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. | 27.8 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
9 subjects, 41 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 8 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Sociology | 7 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design, Music, English Literature, Psychology, English Language, Mathematics, History.
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.
59 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104700), before it changed to its current form.
75% — 4 points below the Liverpool average, and 4 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. | 75% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 22% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 75% |
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.
65 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104700), before it changed to its current form.
54% — 12 points below the Liverpool average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 54% | 66% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 8% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 67% | 54% |
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 216 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 119 |
| Of those, offered a place | 119 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 350 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.6
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 17th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.9% | 38.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 25th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 29th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 18.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 40th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 3% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 40.8% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 32.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 43% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded11 pupils | 0.92% | 0.51% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 33rd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 21% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.3 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 32nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 3rd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 91% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.3% | 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
- St Francis Xavier's Catholic Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2021, before conversion) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Julie's Catholic High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- King David High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Childwall Sports and Science Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Calderstones School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lord Derby Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- NexGen Academy 2.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Dixons Broadgreen Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 21% grade 5+ English and maths
- Halewood Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Blue Coat School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Gateacre School's Ofsted rating?
Gateacre School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 December 2023.
How did Gateacre School do in its GCSEs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. No figure published.
Would parents recommend Gateacre School?
73% of the 93 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Gateacre School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Gateacre School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 119 families put Gateacre School as their first choice for 216 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 119 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 150956.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- 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.