The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.1
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
23.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
59%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 144 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,653
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL COLLEGE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alison Haynes (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Queen's Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 8BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Primary · 325m away
Dovedale Community Primary School
Primary · 583m away
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Blue Coat School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Sudley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Calderstones School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Mersey View School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Liverpool College a selective school?
No. Liverpool College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Liverpool College's Ofsted rating?
Liverpool College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Liverpool College?
Liverpool College currently has 1,653 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Liverpool College take?
Liverpool College caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Liverpool College?
Liverpool College is in Liverpool, L18 8BG, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Liverpool College have a sixth form?
Yes, Liverpool College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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