Liverpool College
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Queen's Drive Mossley Hill Liverpool Merseyside L18 8BG |
| Phone | 01517244000 |
| Reference Number | 139686 |
Liverpool College provides an exceptional educational experience for its pupils, ranging from early years to sixth form. The school is marked by outstanding leadership and a curriculum that is both ambitious and purposeful, allowing students to achieve remarkable success. Pupils develop into confident, respectful individuals, enriched by a wide variety of extra-curricular opportunities and a strong sense of community. The school is known for its exemplary behaviour standards and a nurturing environment that prioritizes personal development and character building.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1653 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.2%
Girls: 43.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39 | 45 | 84 |
| 2 | 42 | 42 | 84 |
| 3 | 55 | 29 | 84 |
| 4 | 44 | 40 | 84 |
| 5 | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| 6 | 47 | 39 | 86 |
| 7 | 102 | 73 | 175 |
| 8 | 105 | 66 | 171 |
| 9 | 112 | 65 | 177 |
| 10 | 78 | 72 | 150 |
| 11 | 92 | 56 | 148 |
| 12 | 69 | 51 | 120 |
| 13 | 61 | 58 | 119 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.4% |
| Unclassified | 7.4% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| African | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 26 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 19 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all key stages
- Effective and ambitious curriculum that builds on prior learning
- Exceptional support for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND
- Highly skilled and knowledgeable staff in all subject areas
- Rich variety of extra-curricular activities enhancing pupil development
- Strong focus on personal, social, health, and economic education
- A safe and vibrant learning environment with rare incidents of bullying
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 80.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.34 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.33 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 25.6% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.8 | ||
| Maths | 4.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 197 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 91 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 19 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 460 | 24 |
| Third Preference | 370 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 68 | 4 |
Previous Years
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| > Other Education | |
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0.96 miles |
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1.28 miles |
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1.35 miles |
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1.36 miles |
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1.4 miles |
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