LIPA Sixth Form College
URN: 142891 • Liverpool L1 9DY
Overview
- Name
- LIPA Sixth Form College
- URN
- 142891
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE LIPA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Charles Bartholomew (since 2025) , Director
- Telephone
- 01513303232
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 41 Upper Duke Street, Liverpool L1 9DY
Summary
LIPA Sixth Form College, located in Liverpool, is a free school catering to students aged 16-18, with a focus on the performing and creative arts. Established in 2016, the college aims to nurture students' talents through a curriculum that mirrors industry practices, offering a University of the Arts London (UAL) Extended Diploma. The college is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where students are encouraged to embrace their creativity and develop essential skills for future success.
The college prides itself on its project-based learning approach, which allows students to collaborate across various disciplines, including performance, design, and technical production. This synergy not only enhances their educational experience but also prepares them for real-world industry scenarios. With a dedicated team of industry-experienced teachers, LIPA Sixth Form College focuses on empowering students to take creative risks and build resilience.
With a current enrolment of 402 students, LIPA Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, reflecting its strong reputation in the community. The college values potential and passion over prior experience, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to thrive in the arts.
The college prides itself on its project-based learning approach, which allows students to collaborate across various disciplines, including performance, design, and technical production. This synergy not only enhances their educational experience but also prepares them for real-world industry scenarios. With a dedicated team of industry-experienced teachers, LIPA Sixth Form College focuses on empowering students to take creative risks and build resilience.
With a current enrolment of 402 students, LIPA Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, reflecting its strong reputation in the community. The college values potential and passion over prior experience, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to thrive in the arts.
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Key details
- LA
- Liverpool
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LIPA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 365
- Pupils
- 402
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 281
- FSM %
- 0.00
- Open date
- 2016-09-12
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 402 | 121 | 281 | 365 | 0.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 386 | 124 | 262 | 365 | 0.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 370 | 114 | 256 | 365 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 370 | 114 | 256 | 365 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 363 | 113 | 250 | 365 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 361 | 130 | 231 | 360 | 0.00 |
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