LIPA Sixth Form College

A inadequate free schools 16 to 19 school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for LIPA Sixth Form College.

Liverpool, L19DY Ofsted: Inadequate Age 14-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Progress 8 score, English & Maths grade 4+ %

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
Not published
Raw: No data published
English & Maths grade 4+ %
Not published
Raw: No data published
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
44.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
10 February 2025
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
41 Upper Duke Street
Liverpool, L19DY
Phone
1513303232
Website
lipasixthformcollege.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142891
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
41 Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 9DY
Website
www.lipasixthformcollege.org
Age range
14-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE LIPA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
365 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
386
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (9 pupils)

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
20.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
66%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
190 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
64
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
386 pupils
14-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Where performance matters"

Integrity Innovation Inter-disciplinarity Diversity Equality Respect Transparency Community Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

LIPA Sixth Form College is a free school dedicated to training students aged 16-18 in the performing and creative arts, with the motto 'Where performance matters'. It emphasises industry practice, opportunities within courses, and aims to prepare students for Higher Education or employment in the creative arts. The college operates a project-based learning approach in a small, specialist environment, supported by staff, with a focus on independent learning, resilience and collaboration, mirroring industry practice and not a traditional 9-to-5 schedule.

Facilities

Music recording studio 100 seat Willy Russell studio theatre Two dance studios with sprung floors Three drama studios Scenic design and construction workshop MAC suite Learning Resource Centre Canteen Tutorial rooms and classrooms Four music rehearsal rooms

Curriculum Highlights

Design for Performance Technical Theatre Acting Dance Music Performance and Production Musical Theatre

SEND Provision

LIPA Sixth Form College has been reaccredited for the SEND Inclusion Award (SENDIA) in 2023 after achieving this award originally in 2019. The SENDIA accreditation focuses on outcomes for pupils, self-evaluation, action planning, and evidence collection; the SEND report is available for download; contact the SENDCO for details.

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