SchoolScoresThe Studio School Liverpool
Studio school · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
41 Greenland Street, Liverpool, L1 0BS
0151 230 1330 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 May 2015.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 11th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 78% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th 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. | 80% | 74% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 50% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
60 pupils in this year group.
38% — about the same as the Liverpool average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 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. | 39.4 | 42.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.0 | 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.
66 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 | 53% | 46% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 26% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 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
38 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 | 31% | 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. | 37.3 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
14 subjects, 84 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 11 | 27% | 45% | 32% |
| Mathematics | 11 | 9% | 36% | 40% |
| Art and Design | 10 | 20% | 40% | 34% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 8 | 38% | 63% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 7 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 7 | 0% | 14% | 24% |
| Physics | 7 | 0% | 43% | 31% |
| English Literature | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| History | 6 | 0% | 33% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics (Further), Psychology, Biology, Sociology, Chemistry.
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.
56 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 | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 14% | 22% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 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.
51 students in this year group.
65% — about the same as the Liverpool average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 65% | 66% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 12% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 65% |
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 19th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 41.2% | 38.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 26th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.2% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4% | 18.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 29th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 13% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 33rd lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 8% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 35.5% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 32.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 28th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 26% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.51% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 20th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 36% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.2 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 10th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 93% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 26.6% | 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
- Liverpool Life Sciences UTC 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 46% 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 The Studio School Liverpool's Ofsted rating?
The Studio School Liverpool was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 May 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Studio School Liverpool do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Studio School Liverpool?
80% of the 10 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Studio School Liverpool 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 139589.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 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.