University of Liverpool Mathematics School

A outstanding free schools 16 to 19 school in Liverpool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for University of Liverpool Mathematics School.

Liverpool, L697SH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

28

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
87.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 92.0%
Sustained employment
10.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
20 March 2024
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Sir Alastair Pilkington Building
Back Bedford Street
Liverpool, L697SH
Phone
1516400397
Website
liverpoolmathsschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147477
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Sir Alastair Pilkington Building, Back Bedford Street, Liverpool, L69 7SH
Website
liverpoolmathsschool.org
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL MATHEMATICS SCHOOL
Capacity
160 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
95
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (2 pupils)

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
92.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
4.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
92%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
25 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
92.0 (+35.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
95 pupils
16-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★★★
(9 students)
Physics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★★
(31 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(28 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(38 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(22 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Unlocking potential and transforming futures in STEM"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to the University of Liverpool Mathematics School. We are one of the friendliest, smallest and highest performing schools in the country. We are inclusive and support students who have faced disadvantage. Our staff provide high academic standards, enriched curriculum and strong pastoral support, and we were selected as the State Sixth Form College of the Year 2026 by The Times and Sunday Times.

Curriculum Highlights

Specialist 16-19 Maths School curriculum A-Level subjects offered: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science AMP (Advanced Personal and Pastoral) and PPEP (Personal and Pastoral Enrichment Programme) courses Go Further online courses for KS4 (Maths Problem Solving; Physics Masterclass; Physics Olympiad preparation) Broader education including the humanities and the arts Outreach programme offering online courses, face-to-face events at ULMaS, and school visits; Garnett Family Academy

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Breakfast club

Admissions Criteria

We are recruiting Year 12 students starting their A-Levels in September 2026. We have a specialised curriculum and only offer A-Levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science. The admissions aptitude test takes place on Saturday 17th January 2026. Interviews take place in February, during half term and at other times. Early deadline for applications is Sunday 7th December 2025; apply by this time to be invited to our online Admissions Aptitude Test preparation session which will take place on Wednesday 10th December. Read our prospectus to learn more about the curriculum and admissions process; for queries contact [email protected].

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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