Located in Liverpool, The Belvedere Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a girls 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Belvedere Academy currently has around 1128 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 26.0% 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 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52%). other mixed pupils make up about 15.3% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 11.3%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 84% who stay in school sixth forms and 7% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 17 Belvidere Road, Liverpool, L8 3TF |
| Website: | www.belvedereacademy.net |
| Telephone: | 01517271284 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Liverpool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Taylor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135174 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1014 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1128 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1128 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 52.00% | 587 |
| Other Mixed | 15.30% | 173 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 11.30% | 127 |
| African | 5.10% | 57 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 38 |
| Pakistani | 2.40% | 27 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 15 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 14 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 13 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 11 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercromby Nursery School Falkner Street , L8 7QA | 4out of 4 | 1,836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatham Place Nursery School 139 Earle Road , L7 6HD | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Silas Church of England Primary School High Park Street , Toxteth L8 3TP | - not rated | 478 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Silas Church of England Primary School High Park Street , Toxteth L8 3TP | 4out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Sila's CofE Infant School High Park Street , L8 3TR | - not rated | 540 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finbar's Catholic Primary School South Hill Road , L8 9RY | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Finbar's Infant School South Hill Road , L8 9RY | - not rated | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Belvedere Academy 17 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College Windermere Terrace , Sefton Park L8 3SB | - not rated | 624 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1 Aigburth Drive , Sefton Park L17 3AA | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shorefields School Dingle Vale , L8 9SJ | - not rated | 828 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA Sixth Form College 41 Upper Duke Street , L1 9DY | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Liverpool Mathematics School Sir Alastair Pilkington Building , Back Bedford Street L69 7SH | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The City of Liverpool College Clarence Street , L3 5TP | - not rated | 2,661 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIPA School Upper Duke Street , L1 7BT | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Liverpool College Queen's Drive , Mossley Hill L18 8BG | 4out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Belvedere Preparatory School 23 Belvidere Road , Princes Park L8 3TF | - not rated | 0 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Leadership Phoenix Academy 4 Enterprise Way , L13 1FB | - not rated | 806 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenways School Dingle Lane , L8 9UB | - not rated | 875 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland College 65-67 Parkfield Road , L17 4LE | - not rated | 881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Watergate South School Upper Essex Street , L8 6QB | - not rated | 968 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.