Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Liverpool, L1 0BS · Liverpool · secondary school
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11th of 30 secondary schools in Liverpool we can score, 33 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.2/10 against 481 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.1 · 35 | 30% | 1.05 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.34 · 25 | 25% | 0.61 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.6 · 37 | 10% | 0.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. In 2024/25, 46.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Game, Chess, Cinema, Drama, Dungeons and Dragons, Lego, MANGA, and Nintendo Switch Clubs. Sports include Boxing at No Limits Boxing Gym and Combined Cadet Force. Arts and music options cover Arts & Crafts, Music Production, Podcasting, and Life Model Drawing. Trips include visits to Oxbridge and Cambridge Open Days.
Getting in
The published school roll is 587 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for Oxbridge or Cambridge?
What Ofsted said about Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Overview
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a “stimulating and creative place of learning” where pupils are “happy and they feel safe.” Leaders and trustees have sustained performance, ensuring pupils are “very well prepared for the next stage of their learning.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ordered well,” enabling pupils to “build successfully on what they already know” and produce work of “high quality.”
- Behaviour is “calm and purposeful,” with pupils demonstrating “strong motivation to learn” and showing “maturity and respect” when discussing different perspectives.
- Personal development is “well considered,” offering an “extensive choice of enrichment activities” and “high-quality careers advice” that supports informed future decisions.
- The school prioritises reading and accurately identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing appropriate support to ensure access to the curriculum.
- Staff are valued, with leaders being “considerate of staff’s workload and well-being,” resulting in most staff enjoying working at the school.
Areas to improve
- In some key stage 4 subjects, teachers do not check whether pupils’ knowledge is secure before introducing new learning, leading to some pupils developing misconceptions. The school should ensure teachers have the expertise to check that key knowledge is secure.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.3 |
| 2024/25 | 46.3 |
| 2025/26 | 43.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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