West Derby School

Founded in 1957, West Derby School is a non-denominational boys secondary with co-educational sixth form in Liverpool. As of the most recent inspection there were 1031 students on the school roll, of which 113 were in the sixth form. The school has held academy status since 2012. Extra-curricular activities include Football, Table Tennis, Duke of Edinburgh (Kinball), Code Academy, STEM Club, French Club, Debate Mate, Music Club, Vocal Group, and Film Club. The school is located on Bankfield Road.

Headteacher

Sian Graham

Values and vision

This is a popular and oversubscribed school with a very special and warm ethos, which is based on achievement and the belief that every student will achieve no matter their background. Supporting this are simple but powerful values of mutual respect, dignity and pride

West Derby School offers a full range of academic and enrichment opportunities to all and is very proud of pupils' achievements.

West Derby School is committed to ensuring that all pupils, parents, staff and trustees work together in a safe and caring environment guided by our values of collective cooperation, mutual respect and courtesy. West Derby School believes that excellence for our pupils can only be achieved when all members of our community work together for the good of the pupils.

At West Derby School, our motto is to “be proud, aim high, work hard, be nice, no excuses” so that we can all “Walk as One”.

Ofsted

"Leaders have high expectations of pupils and students. Pupils rise to these expectations by following the ‘West Derby Way’. Pupils are proud to attend this school."

"Strong relationships and mutual respect characterise interactions between staff and pupils. Pupils know that staff care for them and want the best for them."

View West Derby School’s latest Ofsted report