The Academy of St Francis of Assisi
Academy sponsor ledSecondaryAges 11–16MixedChurch of England/Roman Catholic
Gardners Drive, Kensington, Liverpool, L6 7UR
Headteacher · Ms Teresa Bleasdale
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Key facts
Pupils873Capacity 900
OfstedRequires improvementInspected 24 April 2024
TrustThe Liverpool Joint Catholic and Church of England Academies Trust
Free school meals58.6%
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Graded inspection on 24 April 2024.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Liverpool council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in LiverpoolNearby schools for the same ages
- Harmonize Academy AP Free School0.3 mi
- West Derby School1.0 mi
- North Liverpool Academy1.1 mi
- King's Leadership Academy Wavertree1.1 mi
- Archbishop Blanch CofE High School1.3 mi