SchoolScoresLIPA School
Free school · All-through, ages 4 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE LIPA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 7BT
0151 958 0020 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 5 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Early years | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Not effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
75 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Liverpool comparisons use the 19 of its 46 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 27 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 16th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 78% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 17th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 10% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 4% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 41 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 14% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 34% | 42% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 68 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 18 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 6% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 63% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 31 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 5% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 26% | 51% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 5% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Liverpool figures pool parents at the Liverpool schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
55 pupils in this year group.
40% — 17 points below the Liverpool average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 40% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 56% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 51% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Liverpool. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 24th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.4% | 38.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.5% | 18.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 14% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 7% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 35.8% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 27% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 27.0 | 32.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 36th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.67% | 0.51% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 45th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 4% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 46th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 81% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.1% | 13.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- LIPA Sixth Form College 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Studio School Liverpool 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- University of Liverpool Mathematics School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A- average A level grade
- Progress Schools - Liverpool 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts 0.9 miles · Independent
- Christian Fellowship School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Belvedere Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is LIPA School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 5 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend LIPA School?
37% of the 75 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend LIPA School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141103.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.