Best 3 All-through schools in Liverpool – comparison

Comparison of all-through schools: Liverpool College (All-through) in Liverpool; LIPA School (All-through) in Liverpool — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Liverpool College and LIPA School. They are all-through phase and academy sponsor led and free schools type located around Liverpool, Merseyside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Liverpool College), published Dec 2019. The lowest is 3 (LIPA School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for LIPA School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 2,250, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; all within the THE LIPA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST trust.

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Phase / Type
All-through • Academy sponsor led
Location
Liverpool
Merseyside
L18 8BG
Ofsted
1 11 Dec 2019
Pupils
≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Liverpool (341)
Website
www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk
Telephone
01517244000
Phase / Type
All-through • Free schools
Location
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 7BT
Ofsted
3 13 May 2024
Pupils
≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
THE LIPA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website
www.lipaschool.org
Telephone
01519580020
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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