Dixons Fazakerley Academy is a secondary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dixons Fazakerley Academy currently has around 801 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.1% boys and 44.9% girls. Around 46.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 17.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 50.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Sherwoods Lane, Liverpool, L10 1LB |
| Website: | www.dixonsfa.com |
| Telephone: | 01513326790 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Liverpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Nicholas Hughes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148655 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1012 |
| Number of Pupils: | 801 |
| Number of Boys: | 441 |
| Number of Girls: | 360 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 17.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 50.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.90% | 584 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 57 |
| African | 5.40% | 43 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 27 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.60% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellergreen Nursery School and Childcare Centre Ellergreen Road , Norris Green L11 2RY | 4out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazakerley Junior School Formosa Drive , L10 7LD | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley Infant School Formosa Drive , L10 7LD | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley Primary School Formosa Drive , L10 7LD | - not rated | 373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Moss Pits Lane , Fazakerley L10 9LG | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlows Primary School Barlows Lane , Fazakerley L9 9EH | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Fazakerley Academy Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fazakerley High School Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LB | - not rated | 312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Archbishop Beck Catholic College 55 Long Lane , Fazakerley L9 7BF | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Queen Mary School Long Lane , Aintree L9 6AF | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Croxteth Community Comprehensive School Parkstile Lane , Croxteth L11 0BD | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Pupil Referral Unit 12 New Hall Campus , Longmoor Lane L10 1LD | - not rated | 128 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Cottage School 2 New Hall Cottages, Longmoor Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LD | - not rated | 136 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Secondary Special School Sherwoods Lane , L10 1LW | - not rated | 424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Bank School Sherwoods Lane , Fazakerley L10 1LW | - not rated | 424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| White Thorn School Barlows Lane , Fazakerley L9 9EH | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.