King David High School
URN: 104703 • Liverpool L15 6WU
Overview
- Name
- King David High School
- URN
- 104703
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Jewish
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Sutton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01512351420
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 116 Childwall Road, Liverpool L15 6WU
Summary
King David High School is a mixed voluntary aided secondary school located in Liverpool, accommodating 742 pupils with a capacity of 752. The school is distinguished by its strong Jewish ethos, which permeates all aspects of school life, fostering a sense of community and inclusivity among its diverse student body. While the majority of students are from other faith backgrounds, the school emphasizes Jewish values such as Chesed (kindness), Kehila (community), and a commitment to learning, which are integral to the school's culture.
The curriculum includes compulsory Jewish Studies and Modern Hebrew, alongside a broad range of subjects. Students engage in various religious practices, including weekly prayer services and assemblies that reflect on Jewish teachings. The school also offers immersive educational experiences, including trips to Israel and opportunities for cultural exchange with international partners.
King David High School promotes a supportive environment where all students are encouraged to participate in both academic and extracurricular activities. The school maintains a commitment to dietary laws and modesty in dress, ensuring that the values of the Jewish community are respected and upheld throughout the school day.
The curriculum includes compulsory Jewish Studies and Modern Hebrew, alongside a broad range of subjects. Students engage in various religious practices, including weekly prayer services and assemblies that reflect on Jewish teachings. The school also offers immersive educational experiences, including trips to Israel and opportunities for cultural exchange with international partners.
King David High School promotes a supportive environment where all students are encouraged to participate in both academic and extracurricular activities. The school maintains a commitment to dietary laws and modesty in dress, ensuring that the values of the Jewish community are respected and upheld throughout the school day.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governor Committees and Meeting Attendance (governance)
- Governors - Terms of Office (governance)
- Special Education Needs (SEN) (sen)
- Calendar Dates 25-26 (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Examination Policies (other)
- Food Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Archbishop Blanch CofE High School (75.4)
- The Belvedere Academy (75.2)
- Formby High School (70.2)
- St Edward's College (70.2)
- Calderstones School (69.4)
Key details
- LA
- Liverpool
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 752
- Pupils
- 742
- Boys
- 438
- Girls
- 304
- FSM %
- 10.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 742 | 438 | 304 | 752 | 10.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 781 | 441 | 340 | 752 | 7.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 738 | 394 | 344 | 752 | 6.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 738 | 394 | 344 | 752 | 6.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 764 | 395 | 369 | 752 | 6.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 752 | 385 | 367 | 626 | 5.40 |
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