University of Liverpool Mathematics School, Liverpool
University of Liverpool Mathematics School is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Liverpool. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2024.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
University of Liverpool Mathematics School in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 42 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 86% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 2% into work. 72% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.1% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (4.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.8%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Liverpool Central Loop Line, about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sugnall Street (opposite), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1788 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, drug offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Liverpool (342), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
University of Liverpool Mathematics School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
A-
Average grade
46.5
Points per entry
A-
Best 3 A-Levels
54%
Achieving AAB+
Above average
Value added
50
A-Level students
94%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 42 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
72%
Top-third university
97%
Degree course
100%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 32 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with University of Liverpool Mathematics School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 98
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 22
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 98 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 22 serious and 74 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
20 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
77%
Available places
123 pupils
160 places
37 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.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
5.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
123
Total Pupils
90
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
11.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,814
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about University of Liverpool Mathematics School
What is University of Liverpool Mathematics School's Ofsted rating?
University of Liverpool Mathematics School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024.
What is the catchment area for University of Liverpool Mathematics School?
No fixed boundary. When University of Liverpool Mathematics School is oversubscribed, Liverpool allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at University of Liverpool Mathematics School?
Classes at University of Liverpool Mathematics School average 16 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to University of Liverpool Mathematics School?
University of Liverpool Mathematics School has around 123 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to University of Liverpool Mathematics School?
Apply through Liverpool's coordinated admissions process, naming University of Liverpool Mathematics School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near University of Liverpool Mathematics School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 98 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 22 serious and 74 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 20 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 University of Liverpool Mathematics School?
University of Liverpool Mathematics School is at Sir Alastair Pilkington Building, Back Bedford Street, Liverpool, L69 7SH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)