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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC

Liverpool, L1 0BSSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
Progress 8
-0.34
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#2,328
of 3,141 nationally

About Liverpool Life Sciences UTC

Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is a 14-19 state secondary with a clear specialist focus, and its intake figures tell an interesting story. The school has capacity for 800 pupils but currently enrols 577, meaning it is running at around 72% of its maximum. That spare capacity could be a practical advantage for families seeking a place, particularly given the school’s specialist remit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 37.1%, which is notably high and well above the national average for secondary schools. This suggests the UTC draws from a diverse catchment and serves a significant number of families facing financial disadvantage. The school is mixed and non-denominational, with no religious character, and is led by headteacher Jill Davies. While the data does not include specific admission oversubscription figures, the gap between pupil numbers and capacity implies that securing a place may be less competitive than at some other Liverpool secondaries.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address41 Greenland Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 0BS
HeadteacherJill Davies
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils577
Free School Meals (FSM)37.1%
School Capacity577 / 800 (72% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (21 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Mar 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Astro TurfLibrarySixth Form CentreGymnasiumMusic RoomsTheatreScience LabsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

SwimmingBadmintonCricketCross CountryTennisBasketballRoundersDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDebateFilm ClubGardeningNewspaperYoung EnterpriseOrchestraModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 16:00

Source: lifesciencesutc.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Liverpool Life Sciences UTC has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.