Liverpool College

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Liverpool College.

Liverpool, L188BG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
60.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 79.6%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
26 November 2019
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Queen's Drive
Mossley Hill
Liverpool, L188BG
Phone
1517244000
Website
liverpoolcollege.org.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139686
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Queen's Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 8BG
Website
www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIVERPOOL COLLEGE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TRUST
Capacity
1100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Liverpool
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,646
Free School Meals
17.1% (281 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (86 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
9.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
74.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
72%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
123 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
50.3 (+30.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
79.6 (+27.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
74.0 (+17.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.0 (+15.5 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.5 (8.0 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
52 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
103
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,646 pupils
4-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(29 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(56 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Non solum ingenii verum etiam virtutis"

Development of spirituality, character, intellect and creativity as primary aims of education Equality of opportunity for all pupils to develop their talents A happy and caring school community engaged in the local community and the wider world Pursuit of high standards in every area of school life

Liverpool College has a Church of England foundation with a multifaith chaplaincy. The College Chapel is central to life at the school, and chapel and reflection assemblies are part of the weekly routines, including services and connections with local faith communities within an Anglican foundation.

Head Teacher's Message

Liverpool College is a unique, state-funded academy educating around 1,700 pupils aged 4–19 on a 28-acre campus. Its motto, Non solum ingenii verum etiam virtutis, underpins a School of Character approach, with a focus on high standards, character development and a distinctive LCA+ curriculum delivered through a House-based mentoring system across five schools (Pre-Prep to Sixth Form).

Facilities

28-acre campus in Mossley Hill, Liverpool The College Chapel (Chapel) at the heart of the school State boarding provision for pupils in Chapters (Years) 7-13 Six Houses: Brook’s, Butler’s, School, Howard’s, Howson’s and Selwyn’s

Curriculum Highlights

LCA+ Curriculum: seven academic strands and seven strands of personal and social education and development A School of Character with a holistic approach to education inside and outside the classroom

Admissions Criteria

Liverpool College educates children from 4–18 and welcomes applications from parents both within and outside the Liverpool area.

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