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The Academy of St Nicholas

Liverpool, L19 5NYSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
Progress 8
-1.27
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.3×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 169 places
Ranking
#3,077
of 3,141 nationally

About The Academy of St Nicholas

The Academy of St Nicholas in Liverpool is a secondary school that, based on the most recent admissions data for 2025/26, was not oversubscribed. It received 138 total applications for 169 available places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 0.82, and only 52 of those applications were first-preference offers. This suggests that while the school serves its local community, it is not currently a high-pressure choice for parents in the area. The school is a mixed, Roman Catholic and Church of England state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 19, with a current roll of 924 pupils against a capacity of 1,080. A significant 55.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and points to a community with considerable socio-economic challenges. The headteacher is Gary Lloyd, and the school has a dedicated sixth form centre, a chapel, and a range of facilities including science labs, art studios, and a sports hall.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic/Church of England
Address51 Horrocks Avenue, Liverpool, Liverpool, L19 5NY
HeadteacherGary Lloyd
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils924
Free School Meals (FSM)55.7%
School Capacity924 / 1,080 (86% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Science LabsArt StudiosTennis CourtsSports HallSixth Form CentreICT SuiteGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

BasketballCross CountryNetballTennisAthleticsFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraDebateChoirScience ClubDuke of EdinburghChessEco ClubGardeningDramaCodingModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Academy of St Nicholas has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.