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West Derby School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,020 boys aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is above average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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