LIPA School
About LIPA School
LIPA School sits within the Liverpool local authority, one of 36 secondary schools in the area. It is not among the top-ranked peers locally — those are The Blue Coat School, Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School, and Archbishop Blanch CofE High School — but it occupies its own distinctive niche. As a state-funded, mixed-gender school for pupils aged 4 to 16, it serves 593 students under headteacher Claire McKendrick. The school has no religious character, which sets it apart from several of its higher-ranked neighbours. Its location in Liverpool places it within a diverse educational landscape where only two schools in the entire authority hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted. The nearest of those is Archbishop Blanch CofE High School, about two kilometres away. For families considering LIPA, the school offers a broad age range unusual for a secondary, covering primary years as well, and its facilities — including a theatre, swimming pool, and art studios — hint at a creative focus that may appeal to families looking for something beyond the purely academic.
Key Details
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: lipaschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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