West Derby School Catchment Area
West Derby School is a academy converter secondary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 996 pupils, and a capacity of 1073 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
996
Pupils
1,073
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
West Derby School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, West Derby School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Liverpool. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Liverpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Liverpool catchment area documents →West Derby School — School Information
- Full address
- 364 West Derby Rd, Liverpool, L13 7HQ
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 36% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138696
Other Secondary Schools in Liverpool
If West Derby School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.
Holly Lodge Girls' College Catchment Area
Community school · L12 7LE
Calderstones School Catchment Area
Community school · L18 3HS
King David High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L15 6WU
St Julie's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L25 7TN
Broughton Hall Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L12 9HJ
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · L12 9HZ
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Derby School
Is West Derby School oversubscribed? ▾
West Derby School is operating close to its capacity of 1073 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for West Derby School? ▾
Admission to West Derby School is managed by Liverpool. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does West Derby School cover? ▾
West Derby School is a secondary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for West Derby School? ▾
West Derby School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.