Auckland College, Liverpool
Auckland College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Liverpool.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Auckland College in detail
Auckland College in its own words
In its own words: "Our ethos is built on compassion, ambition and community. We are a school where integrity matters, kindness is celebrated and learning is a shared journey. Explore how our core values shape everyday life at Auckland and underpin everything we do."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher of Auckland College Lower School, I believe that every child has unique potential, and it is our mission to help them achieve it. Our dedicated team of staff work tirelessly to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every pupil can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Auckland College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Auckland College are The Belvedere Preparatory School (0.5 miles); Progress Schools - Liverpool (1.1 miles, Requires improvement); Christian Fellowship School (1.6 miles); and Carleton House Preparatory School (2.3 miles).
The Belvedere Preparatory SchoolProgress Schools - LiverpoolChristian Fellowship SchoolCarleton House Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 92 pupils (25.4%) received SEN support and 20 (5.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is St Michaels Rail Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lark Lane (adjacent), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Auckland College stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Auckland College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Auckland College
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 29
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 24 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Liverpool is 32 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
362 pupils
380 places
18 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Liverpool
Across Liverpool council
Places available
6,108
Applications
5,379
Got 1st preference
68.1%
Got preferred school
89.6%
All secondary applications across Liverpool council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
92
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
30.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
362
Total Pupils
197
Boys
165
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Auckland College
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Auckland College
What are GCSE results like at Auckland College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Auckland College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Auckland College?
Auckland College has around 362 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Auckland College?
Auckland College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Auckland College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 29 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 24 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Liverpool is 32 (the median across 193 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Auckland College?
Auckland College is at 65-67 Parkfield Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L17 4LE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)