LIPA Sixth Form College

Free schools 16 to 19•16 plus•Ages 14-19•Liverpool, L1 9DY

3.4out of 5

Ofsted

Official inspection reports and grades

28 April 2026: Full inspection: (PDF)

Inspected 28 April 2026

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Previous inspections

28 April 2026Full inspectionReport card
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28 January 2026Monitoring visit
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1 October 2025Monitoring visit
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Pupils and staff

Pupils

Pupils: 402
Capacity: 365
Girls / boys: 70% / 30%

Staff

Teachers (FTE): 22.1
Teaching assistants (FTE): 7
Leadership (FTE): 3
Part-time teachers: 21%

School workforce census, 2025/26.

Questions about LIPA Sixth Form College

What is LIPA Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted inspected LIPA Sixth Form College on 28 April 2026 using a report card, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade. The school met Ofsted's safeguarding standards. It was graded Strong standard for achievement; Expected standard for curriculum and teaching, for inclusion and for leadership and governance.

How many pupils are at LIPA Sixth Form College?

LIPA Sixth Form College had 402 pupils aged 14 to 19 at the latest school census. Its official capacity is 365. It is a mixed school.

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