King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes is a secondary free school in Bootle, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes has a Progress 8 score of -0.57 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 33.4, 40% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 668 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 13.8%, 61% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.3%.
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King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes has a Progress 8 score of -0.57, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 33.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
40% of students at King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes has an overall absence rate of 12.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes is 13.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes has 668 pupils on roll.
61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
508/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
224/mo
44% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 13.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.7
Bus Stops
26
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Bootle New Strand Rail Station
1.3km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
88%
Child is Happy
69%
Child Feels Safe
69%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.