Liverpool College
URN: 139686 • Liverpool L18 8BG
Overview
- Name
- Liverpool College
- URN
- 139686
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL COLLEGE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Haynes (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01517244000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Queen's Drive, Liverpool L18 8BG
Summary
Liverpool College is a mixed all-through academy located in South Liverpool, educating approximately 1,700 pupils aged 4 to 19. Established in 1840 and transitioning to academy status in 2013, the school aims to provide a transformational education that empowers students to achieve their aspirations while serving their community. The college's motto, "Not only the intellect but also character," reflects its commitment to holistic education, focusing on both academic excellence and personal development.
The curriculum at Liverpool College is structured around the unique LCA+ framework, which integrates seven academic strands with personal and social development. This approach ensures that students are engaged in a rigorous and challenging educational experience, supported by strong relationships with mentors and deans who cater to individual needs. The college emphasizes the development of key traits—Purpose, Passion, and Challenge—while fostering a sense of belonging through its House system.
Beyond academics, Liverpool College offers a wide range of extracurricular activities in sports, arts, and leadership, encouraging students to grow as well-rounded individuals. The school prioritises high expectations and parental involvement, contributing to consistently strong academic outcomes for its pupils.
The curriculum at Liverpool College is structured around the unique LCA+ framework, which integrates seven academic strands with personal and social development. This approach ensures that students are engaged in a rigorous and challenging educational experience, supported by strong relationships with mentors and deans who cater to individual needs. The college emphasizes the development of key traits—Purpose, Passion, and Challenge—while fostering a sense of belonging through its House system.
Beyond academics, Liverpool College offers a wide range of extracurricular activities in sports, arts, and leadership, encouraging students to grow as well-rounded individuals. The school prioritises high expectations and parental involvement, contributing to consistently strong academic outcomes for its pupils.
Useful links
- Subscribe to RSS Feed (calendar)
- LC Press (other)
- Collegiate Old Boys Association (other)
- PTA (other)
- The Lerpoolians (other)
- Bromcom Student Portal (other)
- The Halliday Jones Art Gallery (other)
- My Child at School (MCAS) (other)
- Satchel One (other)
- LC Music (other)
Nearby alternatives
- LIPA School (30.4)
Key details
- LA
- Liverpool
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL COLLEGE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL TRUST
- Capacity
- 1100
- Pupils
- 1653
- Boys
- 929
- Girls
- 724
- FSM %
- 16.10
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Merseyside
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1653 | 929 | 724 | 1100 | 16.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1646 | 906 | 740 | 1100 | 14.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1566 | 833 | 733 | 1100 | 12.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1566 | 833 | 733 | 1100 | 12.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1531 | 811 | 720 | 1100 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1489 | 791 | 698 | 1100 | 7.70 |
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