Liverpool Life Sciences UTC, Liverpool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school creates a stimulating and inclusive community where pupils feel happy and safe. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and the school prioritizes reading support and special needs provision so all pupils can access the curriculum. Pupils receive excellent careers guidance and have access to many enrichment activities including robotics clubs, first aid training, and trips that connect learning to the local community.
Key Strengths
- Well-ordered curriculum that helps pupils build on prior knowledge and remember what they have been taught
- Strong focus on reading and excellent support for pupils with special educational needs
- High expectations for behaviour with improved attendance rates
- High-quality careers advice and visits to universities and apprenticeship providers
- Extensive enrichment activities aligned with pupils' career aspirations
Areas for Improvement
- In some key stage 4 subjects, teachers do not consistently check whether pupils' knowledge is secure before introducing new learning
- Some pupils develop misconceptions because gaps in knowledge are not spotted and addressed quickly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders demonstrating commitment to pupils' safety and wellbeing.
Extracurricular Activities
Robotics clubs, first aid clubs, school council, university visits, apprenticeship provider visits, reading walk around city centre
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is a stimulating and creative place of learning where pupils follow a carefully considered curriculum and make progress through high-quality work. The school has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.
At a Glance
42.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
20 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
12.6
Avg class size
23
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
587 pupils
800 capacity
213 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liverpool
Admissions Demand - Liverpool
Places available
5,716
Applications
5,276
Got 1st preference
68.1%
Got preferred school
90.4%
Secondary admissions across Liverpool (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.67887%
Overall absence
32.53968%
Persistent absence
378
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Windsor Community Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Pleasant Street Primary School
St Nicholas Catholic Academy
St Silas Church of England Primary School
Princes School
Kingsley Community School
St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy
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