King David High School

A good voluntary aided school school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for King David High School.

Liverpool, L156WU Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
65.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.5
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 81.5%
Continue in education or training
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 70.0%
Sustained employment
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
1 November 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
116 Childwall Road
Liverpool, L156WU
Phone
1512351420
Website
kingdavidliverpool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104703
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
116 Childwall Road, Liverpool, L15 6WU
Website
http://www.kingdavidliverpool.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Jewish
School status
Open
Capacity
752 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
781
Free School Meals
10.3% (80 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.6% (44 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
55.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.3
English Attainment 8:
12.2
Maths Attainment 8:
11.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.7
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.3
Ebacc English:
98.3%
Ebacc Entry:
26.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.6%
Ebacc Languages:
41.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.50
Progress 8 Range:
0.24 to 0.76
University Progression:
63.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
70.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
63%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
79 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.5 (+29.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.3 (+15.8 vs average)
Education Continuation:
70.0 (+13.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.5 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
49 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
98
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
781 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(40 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Film Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Let there be light through faith and work"

Chesed Kehila Commitment to learning

King David High School has a strong Jewish ethos underpinning all aspects of school life. The King David Way centers on Chesed, Kehila and a commitment to learning, with compulsory Jewish services and observance of Jewish festivals; Jewish Studies and Modern Hebrew are essential components; the school aims to provide immersive Jewish education within a multicultural and inclusive environment.

Facilities

Beit Knesset (on-site school synagogue) Tilly Rosenblatt Beit Knesset (on-campus synagogue room) KDK Kindergarten on site Main school kitchens kosher meat operation

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are handled with an admissions policy that includes categories for Jewish faith (Certificates of Religious Practice for A1/A3) and Other Faiths (A8); eligibility and form requirements include a Supplementary Information Form (SIF); Liverpool City Council accepts applications from 1 September to 31 October; there are specific pathways for Music Category and Jewish Faith Category, with documentation such as Certificates of Religious Practice and proof of address required.

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