The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Academy sponsor led
Liverpool, L6 7UR
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 3% in England
23 of 28 in Liverpool
Pupils
873
First preferences per place
0.58
2026/27
Absence
11.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 31.6 | 33.0 | 35.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 21% | 18% | 23% | |
| Average English grade | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 19% | 21% | 27% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.74 | -0.76 | — |
45% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- West Derby School · 0.9 mi · Good · Bottom 22% in England
- North Liverpool Academy · 1.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 36% in England
- King's Leadership Academy Wavertree · 1.2 mi · No rating
- Archbishop Blanch CofE High School · 1.3 mi · Outstanding
- Holly Lodge Girls' College · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Top 50% in England
- St Edward's College · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Top 27% in England
Best secondary schools in Liverpool · Best secondary schools in Merseyside
The neighbourhood
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is in Fairfield West & Newsham Park (typical home £160,000, crime very high).
What is The Academy of St Francis of Assisi's Ofsted rating?
The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does The Academy of St Francis of Assisi rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Academy of St Francis of Assisi is in the bottom 3% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.