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Liverpool College
Queen's Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 8BG, Liverpool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.9 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,653
Capacity
1,100
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
150%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this all-through school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.1, placing it in the top 15% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 81% recommending the school, and a high percentage of students (91%) progressing to university, including 35% attending top-third institutions. However, while 81% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 66% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.1 | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 81% | Top 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 66% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 59% | Top 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 48% | Top 13% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 70% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 91% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 116 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (234 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School has high expectations
89%
My child feels safe
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
School keeps me informed
84%
My child is happy
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School supports development
83%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.5%
Mixed Other8.4%
Other6.1%
White Other3.9%
Black African2.4%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Black Other0.8%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.38163, -2.92348 · L18 8BG
School details
Local authorityLiverpool
RegionNorth West
URN139686
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.liverpoolcollege.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Liverpool College rated by Ofsted?
Liverpool College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2019.
Is Liverpool College a good school?
Liverpool College scores 93.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Liverpool College?
Based on 234 Ofsted Parent View responses, Liverpool College receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Liverpool College in GCSEs?
Liverpool College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.1. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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