SchoolScoresLiverpool College
Academy · All-through, ages 4 to 19 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form · Boarding
Part of LIVERPOOL COLLEGE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TRUST
Queen's Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 8BG
0151 724 4000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 26 November 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
234 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 8th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 78% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 9th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 46% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 77 parents whose child had been bullied 10th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 24% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 42% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 175 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 18 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 43% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 63% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 81 parents of children with SEND 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 25% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 51% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). 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
87 pupils in this year group.
70% — 13 points above the Liverpool average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 69% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
148 pupils in this year group.
66% — 27 points above the Liverpool average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66% | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 55.1 | 42.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.1 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
144 pupils in this year group.
96% — 8 points above the Liverpool average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 74% | 46% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 13% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
119 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 32% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 61% | 52% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 38.3 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
23 subjects, 334 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 56 | 11% | 36% | 40% |
| Biology | 32 | 16% | 28% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 28 | 11% | 39% | 30% |
| Business Studies:Single | 25 | 4% | 4% | 16% |
| Economics | 25 | 8% | 20% | 26% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 24 | 0% | 13% | 14% |
| Physics | 21 | 19% | 57% | 31% |
| Classical Civilisation | 20 | 5% | 20% | 23% |
| English Literature | 13 | 8% | 38% | 23% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 12 | 17% | 33% | 15% |
| History | 12 | 8% | 42% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 10 | 20% | 20% | 26% |
| Spanish | 10 | 20% | 70% | 34% |
| Art and Design | 9 | 0% | 33% | 34% |
| English Language | 9 | 11% | 33% | 13% |
| Geography | 8 | 25% | 38% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 7 | 29% | 57% | 59% |
| Music | 7 | 14% | 14% | 29% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Chinese, Arabic, English Language and Literature, German, Logic / Philosophy.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
126 students in this year group.
93% — 14 points above the Liverpool average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 93% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 22% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 93% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
116 students in this year group.
91% — 25 points above the Liverpool average, and 31 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 91% | 66% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 35% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 164 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 317 |
| Of those, offered a place | 146 (46%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 1,668 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.4 · 2025: 2.0 · 2026: 1.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 3 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 88 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 255 |
| Of those, offered a place | 83 (33%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 519 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.8 · 2025: 3.0 · 2026: 2.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 38.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 6th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 30th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 18.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 97% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9 | 32.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 80% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.12% | 0.51% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 92% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.7 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 21st highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 36th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 14% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 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
- St Hilda's CofE High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 65% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Blue Coat School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Margaret's CofE Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Calderstones School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Auckland College 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- King David High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Belvedere Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Archbishop Blanch CofE High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2020, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's Leadership Academy, Liverpool 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Liverpool College's Ofsted rating?
Liverpool College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Liverpool College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 20 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Liverpool College?
81% of the 234 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Liverpool College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Liverpool College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 317 families put Liverpool College as their first choice for 164 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 146 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139686.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.