SchoolScoresLiverpool Life Sciences UTC
University technical college · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
41 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BS
0151 230 1320 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 January 2016.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 May 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
20 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 2nd highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 78% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 74% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 18 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 90% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 63% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 93% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
136 pupils in this year group.
46% — 8 points above the Liverpool average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 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. | 46.3 | 42.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 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.
68 pupils in this year group.
82% — 6 points below the Liverpool average, and 10 points below 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. | 82% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 54% | 46% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 25% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 82% |
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
51 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 13% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 36% | 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. | 29.0 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
19 subjects, 134 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 28 | 4% | 7% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 25 | 0% | 12% | 30% |
| Biology | 20 | 5% | 15% | 27% |
| Psychology | 14 | 7% | 7% | 19% |
| Physics | 10 | 0% | 10% | 31% |
| Sociology | 10 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Business Studies:Single | 7 | 0% | 14% | 16% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Arabic, Computer Studies / Computing, English Literature, French, History, Mathematics (Further), Art and Design, Art and Design (Graphics), Art and Design (Photography), Italian, Persian, Turkish.
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.
157 students in this year group.
80% — about the same as the Liverpool average, and about the same as 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. | 80% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 22% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 80% |
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.
137 students in this year group.
83% — 17 points above the Liverpool average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 83% | 66% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 13% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 83% |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 15th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.3% | 38.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 40th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 28.6% | 18.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 28% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 28th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 13% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 32.5% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 26th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 46% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 32.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 34th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.35% | 0.51% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 25th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 33% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 27th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 14th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 69% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9% | 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
- The Studio School Liverpool 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- LIPA School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- LIPA Sixth Form College 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Progress Schools - Liverpool 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- University of Liverpool Mathematics School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A- average A level grade
- Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts 0.9 miles · Independent
- The Belvedere Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Christian Fellowship School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bellerive FCJ Catholic College 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 42% 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 Life Sciences UTC's Ofsted rating?
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 January 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Liverpool Life Sciences UTC do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Liverpool Life Sciences UTC?
95% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 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 139588.
- 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, 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.