West Derby School
Academy converter · Boys · Sixth form
Liverpool, L13 7HQ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 22% in England
15 of 28 in Liverpool
Pupils
1,011
First preferences per place
1.15
2026/27
Absence
9.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 37.9 | 42.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 25% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 37% | 35% | 43% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 | -0.66 | — |
65% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Holly Lodge Girls' College · 0.4 mi · Not judged · Top 50% in England
- St Edward's College · 0.7 mi · Not judged · Top 27% in England
- The Academy of St Francis of Assisi · 0.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 3% in England
- Dixons Broadgreen Academy · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 6% in England
- King's Leadership Academy Wavertree · 1.5 mi · No rating
- Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 30% in England
Best secondary schools in Liverpool · Best secondary schools in Merseyside
The neighbourhood
West Derby School is in Tuebrook (typical home £150,000, crime high).
What is West Derby School's Ofsted rating?
West Derby School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does West Derby School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, West Derby School is in the bottom 22% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.