King David High School, based in Liverpool, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a jewish religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

King David High School currently has around 742 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59% boys and 41% girls. Around 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 84% who stay in school sixth forms and 12% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: 116 Childwall Road, Liverpool, L15 6WU
Website: http://www.kingdavidliverpool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01512351420
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Liverpool
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Michael Sutton
Religious character: Jewish
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 104703

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/11/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 752
Number of Pupils: 742
Number of Boys: 438
Number of Girls: 304

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British65.90%489
Chinese7.00%52
Other White5.70%42
Pakistani3.00%22
Other Mixed2.70%20
Other (any other ethnic group)2.70%20
African2.60%19
Indian2.40%18
Other Asian2.20%16
Other Black2.00%15
White and Asian0.90%7
White and Black African0.80%6
Irish0.70%5
Bangladeshi0.70%5
White and Black Caribbean0.40%3
Unclassified0.30%2
Caribbean0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.24)
Of the 111 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 109 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.24
Town average
-0.46
Local authority average
-0.02
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
35%
Town average
30%
Local authority average
42%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
61%
Town average
37%
Local authority average
48%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
52.5
Town average
42.7
Local authority average
45.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.6
Town average
3.6
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Allenby Square Nursery School
Elmshouse Road , L13 2BR
- not rated 2,232 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
East Prescot Road Nursery School
86 East Prescot Road , L14 1PW
4out of 4 2,435 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Chatham Place Nursery School
139 Earle Road , L7 6HD
3out of 4 3,076 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King David Primary School
Childwall Rd , L15 6WU
3out of 4 100 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Meadway , Wavertree L15 7LZ
3out of 4 456 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Mosspits Junior School
Mosspits Lane , Wavertree L15 6UN
- not rated 603 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mosspits Infant School
Mosspits Lane , L15 6UN
- not rated 603 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Mosspits Lane , Wavertree L15 6UN
3out of 4 621 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
King David High School
116 Childwall Road , L15 6WU
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Childwall School - A Specialist Sports College
Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ
- not rated 384 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Queen's Drive , L15 6XZ
3out of 4 384 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Blue Coat School
Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE
3out of 4 1,196 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Blue Coat School
Church Road , Wavertree L15 9EE
- not rated 1,196 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Liverpool College
Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG
4out of 4 2,418 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Liverpool Hope University
Hope Park , L16 9JD
- not rated 820 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Church Road North , Wavertree L15 6TQ
4out of 4 1,166 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School
Carleton House Preparatory School
145 Menlove Avenue , Liverpool L18 3EE
- not rated 1,347 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Beechenhurst Preparatory School
Mary E Blake Limited , 145 Menlove Avenue L18 3EE
- not rated 1,347 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Childwall Abbey School
Childwall Abbey Road , Childwall L16 5EY
3out of 4 1,413 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.