The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.4
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.47
Band 1Source: 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
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 66 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Studio schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 282
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 29.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Jill Davies (Principal)
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 kmLiverpool Life Sciences UTC
Secondary · Very close
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Miscellaneous · 320m away
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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 The Studio School Liverpool a selective school?
No. The Studio School Liverpool is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Studio School Liverpool's Ofsted rating?
The Studio School Liverpool was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Studio School Liverpool?
The Studio School Liverpool currently has 282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Studio School Liverpool take?
The Studio School Liverpool caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Studio School Liverpool?
The Studio School Liverpool is in Liverpool, L1 0BS, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Studio School Liverpool have a sixth form?
Yes, The Studio School Liverpool has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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