How many pupils does Finch Woods Academy have?

Finch Woods Academy has 82 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Finch Woods Academy's Ofsted rating?

Finch Woods Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2023).

How does Finch Woods Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Finch Woods Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.1 in 2025/26.

How does Finch Woods Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Finch Woods Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Finch Woods Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Finch Woods Academy is part of MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Finch Woods Academy?

Finch Woods Academy is located at Bailey's Lane, Liverpool, Knowsley, L26 0TY.

Finch Woods Academy

Bailey's Lane, Liverpool, Knowsley, L26 0TY

Inadequate

Inspected 4 October 2023

Inadequate

Ofsted

3.1

Attainment 8

9–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Finch Woods Academy

Finch Woods Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Liverpool, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 9–16. It has 82 pupils on roll. It is part of MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2023) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.1 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 84.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Knowsley →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 9–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 82 / 92 (89%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 October 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

84.1%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

44%

Sustained destination

40%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

35.2%

Overall absence

75.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

5.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

5.58

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£53,089

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£15,222 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.38

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£33,159

Spend per pupil

£33,159

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Bailey's Lane, Liverpool, Knowsley, L26 0TY
Phone: 01512942707
Head Teacher: Adrian Larkin
Website: http://www.finchwoodsacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Finch Woods Academy?: Finch Woods Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Liverpool, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 9–16.
How many pupils does Finch Woods Academy have?: Finch Woods Academy has 82 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Finch Woods Academy's Ofsted rating?: Finch Woods Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2023).
How does Finch Woods Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Finch Woods Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.1 in 2025/26.
How does Finch Woods Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Finch Woods Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Finch Woods Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Finch Woods Academy is part of MANOR HALL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Finch Woods Academy?: Finch Woods Academy is located at Bailey's Lane, Liverpool, Knowsley, L26 0TY.