Best 3 Secondary schools in Knowsley – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Lord Derby Academy (Secondary) in Liverpool; Kirkby High School (Secondary) in Liverpool; All Saints Catholic High School (Secondary) in Knowsley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Lord Derby Academy, Kirkby High School and All Saints Catholic High School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and voluntary aided school type located around Liverpool, Merseyside and Knowsley, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Lord Derby Academy), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Lord Derby Academy (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,200, typical FSM 50–55%, range 45–50%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as THE DEAN TRUST and The Rowan Learning Trust.

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Attribute	Lord Derby Academy L36 6DG	Kirkby High School L32 9PP	All Saints Catholic High School L33 8XF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Liverpool Merseyside L36 6DG	Liverpool Merseyside L32 9PP	Knowsley Merseyside L33 8XF
Latest Ofsted	2 28 Sep 2023	2 2 Oct 2022	2 16 Jan 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1100	1000	1150
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE DEAN TRUST	The Rowan Learning Trust	Knowsley (340)
Website	lordderbyacademy.co.uk	kirkbyhighschool.net	allsaintschs.org.uk
Telephone	01514778860	01514778710	01514778740
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Lord Derby Academy

L36 6DG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L36 6DG
Ofsted: 2 28 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE DEAN TRUST
Website: lordderbyacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01514778860

Kirkby High School

L32 9PP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Liverpool
Merseyside
L32 9PP
Ofsted: 2 2 Oct 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Rowan Learning Trust
Website: kirkbyhighschool.net
Telephone: 01514778710

All Saints Catholic High School

L33 8XF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Knowsley
Merseyside
L33 8XF
Ofsted: 2 16 Jan 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Knowsley (340)
Website: allsaintschs.org.uk
Telephone: 01514778740

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.