King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
Dingle Vale, Liverpool, L8 9SJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool is a secondary school in Liverpool for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 186 schools in Liverpool. It ranks 30th of 40 secondary schools in Liverpool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 April 2018, report published 22 May 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
King's Leadership Academy is an ambitious place for pupils to learn in. The school's vision to raise aspirations for all pupils, regardless of their background or circumstance, is at the heart of every aspect of school life. Pupils develop a strong sense of character, self-belief and determination to succeed. There is a purposeful atmosphere around the school. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. Typically, pupils greet visitors to the school with a handshake. They are confident, well mannered and eager to share their opinions. Pupils usually behave well. They focus on learning in lessons. The school has high expectations of pupils' learning. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are gaining from a bold curriculum that reflects the school's local context. Increasingly, pupils benefit from the school and the trust's raised expectations of what they can achieve academically. The school offers a thoughtful choice of extra-curricular activities and wider experiences. Activities such as the combined cadet force, outdoor pursuits and residential visits develop pupils' self-confidence and resilience.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not use the school's assessment strategies well to identify gaps in pupils' knowledge and reshape learning. This means that some teachers move on before pupils are ready. Consequently, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers know how to adapt the delivery of the curriculum to address these misunderstandings.
- Some pupils do not receive enough information about the next steps in their education or the future career paths that they may take. This means some pupils do not have the knowledge they need to make informed choices. The school should ensure that these pupils receive appropriate careers advice and guidance.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
125 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
940 pupils on roll, with places for 900
Schools near King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland College | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 37.8 |
| The Belvedere Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.8 |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 47.3 |
| Progress Schools - Liverpool | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| St Hilda's Church of England High School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 51.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GREAT SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Scott Cordon
- Phone
- 01517271387
- Address
- Dingle Vale, Liverpool, L8 9SJ
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- URN
- 137675
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.