Liverpool Life Sciences UTC

A good university technical college school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Liverpool Life Sciences UTC.

Liverpool, L10BS Ofsted: Good Age 14-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.34
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.6%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 January 2016
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
41 Greenland Street
Liverpool, L10BS
Phone
1512301320
Website
lifesciencesutc.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139588
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
41 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BS
Website
http://lifesciencesutc.co.uk/
Age range
14-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
800 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
563
Free School Meals
50.4% (284 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.3
Ebacc English:
93.4%
Ebacc Entry:
5.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
52.3%
Ebacc Languages:
25.8%
Ebacc Maths:
97.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.34
Progress 8 Range:
-0.59 to -0.09
University Progression:
64.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
150 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
47 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
94
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
563 pupils
14-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★★ ★
(21 students)
Engineering Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Preparing students for the world of work and the jobs of tomorrow"

Inclusive Innovative Curious Diverse Professional

Head Teacher's Message

Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is the UK's first school to specialise in science and health care for 14–19-year-olds, combining outstanding academic education with specialist vocational qualifications to prepare students for the world of work.

Facilities

state-of-the-art innovation and science labs a retro games console space a dedicated health suite, with real hospital beds and a 'Sim Man' a games design artwork suite a programming suite with private professional network access to the latest software and hardware used within the creative and digital industries a 120-seat lecture theatre and cinema an engineering suite with design, printing and production facilities an art and media studio and gallery space a fitness suite and gym, equipped with the latest sports kit flexible teaching areas alongside our core science facilities a ground-floor café and co-working space for sixth form students

Curriculum Highlights

Project Based Learning (PBL) EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) and Level Three EPQ GCSE, A-Level and BTEC study Specialist career pathways: medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, health and life sciences, engineering, creative and digital technology, game development, and social sciences Ignite Year 9 accelerator programme

SEND Provision

We are committed to an inclusive, aspirational environment where every learner, especially those with SEND, access high-quality inclusive teaching within a broad and challenging curriculum. We celebrate all forms of achievement and equip every learner with the knowledge, skills and resilience to thrive, no matter their starting point, background or ability.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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