The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.43
Band 4Source: 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
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 68 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 577
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 37.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Jill Davies
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
41 Greenland Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 0BS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Studio School Liverpool
Secondary · Very close
Cities in Schools at Unit 302
Miscellaneous · 320m away
LIPA School
All-through · Grammar · 562m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 569m away
Windsor Community Primary School
Primary · 773m away
Progress Schools - Liverpool
Independent · 850m away
Watergate South School
Special school · 1.0km away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Liverpool Life Sciences UTC a selective school?
No. Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Liverpool Life Sciences UTC's Ofsted rating?
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Liverpool Life Sciences UTC?
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC currently has 577 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Liverpool Life Sciences UTC take?
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Liverpool Life Sciences UTC?
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is in Liverpool, L1 0BS, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Liverpool Life Sciences UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, Liverpool Life Sciences UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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