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LIPA School
Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 7BT, Liverpool
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
593
Capacity
572
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate and only 40% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this school faces significant challenges in academic performance. Parent satisfaction is notably low, with only 37% recommending the school based on feedback. Families considering this option may want to explore alternative schools with stronger academic outcomes and higher parent approval.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2025Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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%. | 40% | 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%. | 2% | No UK data |
Parent View (75 responses)
★★★★★2.3
Good range of extra-curricular
68%
My child is happy
65%
My child feels safe
64%
My child makes good progress
59%
Good range of subjects
53%
School keeps me informed
44%
School supports development
43%
Progress is communicated
40%
I'd recommend this school
37%
School has high expectations
37%
School responds to concerns
35%
Behaviour is good
35%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.1%
Other9.1%
White Other8.8%
Mixed Other7.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.0%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Black Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Black African1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.39912, -2.97488 · L1 7BT
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is LIPA School rated by Ofsted?
LIPA School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2025.
Is LIPA School a good school?
LIPA School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% 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 LIPA School?
Based on 75 Ofsted Parent View responses, LIPA School receives a satisfaction score of 46% across all parent survey questions.
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