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Auckland College, Liverpool

All-through
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 3–16

Auckland College is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Liverpool.

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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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs S Livramento
Pupils:362
LA:Liverpool
Phone:01517270083
Address:65-67 Parkfield Road, Liverpool, L17 4LE
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:27 April 2000

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 12 March 2024View full report
URN:132119
UKPRN:10017135
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Liverpool Wavertree
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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

English Language42
Biology42
Mathematics36
English Literature32
Physics30
Chemistry28
Information and Communication Technology26
Spanish24
Art and Design20
Geography20
Business Studies5
History3
Other Modern Languages1

2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools

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Keep up with Auckland College

Getting There

Train Stations

St Michaels Rail Station (Entrance)
517m · 8 min walk

Bus Stops

Lark Lane (adj)
58m · 1 min walk
Parkfield Road (adj)
63m · 1 min walk
St Michael's Interchange (Stop E)
100m · 2 min walk
Ivanhoe Road (adj)
154m · 3 min walk
Hargreaves Road (E-bound)
198m · 3 min walk

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

95%

Near capacity

362 pupils

380 places

18 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool

Low pressure
New homes approved:13,032
Projected new pupils:2,346

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Liverpool

Across Liverpool council

Low demand council-wide0.88 applications per place

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.

Inspection History(7)

12 March 2024
3 February 2022
30 April 2019

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

92

SEN Support

20

EHC Plans

30.9%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

362

Total Pupils

197

Boys

165

Girls

2026 academic year

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)

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