SchoolScoresNotre Dame Catholic Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Part of ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
180 Great Homer Street, Liverpool, L5 5AF
0151 330 5122 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 24 May 2022. 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Liverpool comparisons use the 8 of its 46 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 38 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 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 3% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 79% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 4% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 81% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 2% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 26% | 77% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 1% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 11% | 43% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 3% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | 70% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 2% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 17% | 57% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 2% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29%said yes | 78% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
177 pupils in this year group.
22% — 17 points below the Liverpool average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% | 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. | 31 | 42.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.3 | 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.
150 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104706), before it changed to its current form.
92% — about the same as the Liverpool average, and about the same as 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. | 92% | 91% | 93% |
| School sixth form | 45% | 50% | 36% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 32% | 27% | 35% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 7% | 4% | 4% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
30 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 6% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 21% | 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. | 27.0 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
7 subjects, 47 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 11 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| English Literature | 10 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Sociology | 10 | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Art and Design | 7 | 0% | 29% | 34% |
| Art and Design (3d Studies) | 7 | 0% | 0% | 28% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Biology, Mathematics.
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.
53 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104706), before it changed to its current form.
85% — 5 points above the Liverpool average, and 5 points above 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. | 85% | 80% | 80% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 25% | 22% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2023/24 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.
50 students in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 104706), before it changed to its current form.
64% — 6 points below the Liverpool average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 64% | 70% | 66% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 12% | 26% | 24% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2023/24 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 | 179 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 145 |
| Of those, offered a place | 137 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 390 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.8
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.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 54.1% | 38.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.7% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 18.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 41st lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 42nd lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 1% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 46.0% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 38th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 56.8 | 32.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 38th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 7% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded19 pupils | 1.92% | 0.51% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 36th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 18% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 17th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 66% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- North Liverpool Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Academy of St Francis of Assisi 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Alsop High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 needs attention, 5 urgent improvement · 12% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hillside High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts 1.6 miles · Independent
- University of Liverpool Mathematics School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A- average A level grade
- LIPA Sixth Form College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- LIPA School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Christian Fellowship School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Notre Dame Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Notre Dame Catholic Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 May 2022.
How did Notre Dame Catholic Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 22% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 24 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Notre Dame Catholic Academy?
29% of the 34 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Notre Dame Catholic Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Notre Dame Catholic Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 145 families put Notre Dame Catholic Academy as their first choice for 179 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 137 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 150373.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2023/24, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2023/24, Going on to university 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.