Finch Woods Academy
Finch Woods Academy is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special sponsor led), ages 9–16, in Liverpool, L26, in the Knowsley council area. It has 88 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 March 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 5 areas — inspected 10 March 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Strong standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 9 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | -2.61 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 1.8 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 0.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 20 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 88 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 84.1% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 0% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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