Lord Derby Academy

About Lord Derby Academy

Lord Derby Academy is an academy sponsor led in Liverpool, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,078 pupils on roll. It is part of THE DEAN TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.3 (2025/26). 56.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Knowsley →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,078 / 1,100 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 June 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Seel Road, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 6DG

Phone

01514778860

Head of School

Victoria Gowan

Website

http://lordderbyacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lord Derby Academy?

Lord Derby Academy is an academy sponsor led in Liverpool, Knowsley, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Lord Derby Academy have?

Lord Derby Academy has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lord Derby Academy's Ofsted rating?

Lord Derby Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Lord Derby Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lord Derby Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 34.3 in 2025/26.

Is Lord Derby Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lord Derby Academy is part of THE DEAN TRUST.

Where is Lord Derby Academy?

Lord Derby Academy is located at Seel Road, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 6DG.