The short version
At capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2025
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 402
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- THE LIPA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Edward Pinner (Director)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
41 Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 9DY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is LIPA Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
LIPA Sixth Form College was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in January 2026. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend LIPA Sixth Form College?
LIPA Sixth Form College currently has 402 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does LIPA Sixth Form College take?
LIPA Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is LIPA Sixth Form College?
LIPA Sixth Form College is in Liverpool, L1 9DY, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does LIPA Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, LIPA Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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