West Derby School
URN: 138696 • Liverpool L13 7HQ
Overview
- Name
- West Derby School
- URN
- 138696
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WEST DERBY SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sian Graham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01512351300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 364 West Derby Rd, Liverpool L13 7HQ
Summary
West Derby School is a boys' secondary academy located in Liverpool, serving approximately 996 students with a capacity of 1,073. The school operates as a Single Academy Trust and welcomes girls into its Sixth Form. West Derby School prides itself on fostering a supportive and trusting environment, where strong relationships between pupils, staff, and families are paramount to student success.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of academic and enrichment opportunities, ensuring all students are well-prepared for their examinations. West Derby School emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, courtesy, and a commitment to personal and academic excellence. The ethos of the school is built on principles of dignity and respect, creating a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (36%), West Derby School is dedicated to supporting all its pupils, helping them to become confident, independent, and well-rounded individuals. The school actively engages with the local community, drawing students from over forty primary schools in the area.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide range of academic and enrichment opportunities, ensuring all students are well-prepared for their examinations. West Derby School emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, courtesy, and a commitment to personal and academic excellence. The ethos of the school is built on principles of dignity and respect, creating a calm and purposeful learning atmosphere.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (36%), West Derby School is dedicated to supporting all its pupils, helping them to become confident, independent, and well-rounded individuals. The school actively engages with the local community, drawing students from over forty primary schools in the area.
Useful links
- here (other)
- School Jotter 3 (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
- WEST DERBY SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1073
- Pupils
- 996
- Boys
- 995
- Girls
- 1
- FSM %
- 36.00
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 996 | 995 | 1 | 1073 | 36.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1004 | 1004 | 0 | 1073 | 36.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1031 | 1029 | 2 | 1073 | 32.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1031 | 1029 | 2 | 1073 | 32.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1021 | 1017 | 4 | 1073 | 30.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1009 | 1006 | 3 | 1073 | 26.10 |
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