We are an all-through 4-19, state funded, mixed ability, single academy trust city day and boarding school with a Church of England foundation in the heart of Liverpool, employing approximately 190 staff and enrolling approximately 1700 pupils with boarding for 18 pupils ages 11-18. Liverpool College was judged as Outstanding at its last Ofsted inspection in November 2019.
Directed by our motto, not only the intellect also character, we strive to live out today the vision of our foundation over 180 years ago. We develop in all our pupils, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, the traits of purpose, passion and challenge so that they can embark on their life’s journey with knowledge, confidence, direction, and strong moral purpose.
We do this by relentlessly pursuing together the highest standards, and by developing and delivering a unique, varied, challenging and holistic curriculum inside and outside the classroom to all our pupils.
We work together to ensure that we are an aspirational and inclusive community for all our pupils.
We build leaders and learners by inspiring pupils to develop the traits of our Learner Profile:
our learner profile
Purpose
We reflect deeply on our experience of the world and our place in it.
We consider the meaning and the purpose behind our experiences and our plans, and reflect upon them.
We make consistent progress towards clear and ambitious goals.
We can visualise and plan our future, our ambitions, and our opportunities. We understand clearly how our actions and learning today will impact that future.
We understand and accept our responsibilities to others.
We respect others and show concern and compassion for those who need us. We serve our school and community. We strive to improve the lives of others and in the world around us.
Passion
We learn independently and enthusiastically.
We nurture our curiosity. Our love of learning enables us to pursue inquiry and research on our own or with others. Our zeal for learning means we learn enthusiastically and eagerly in and out of the classroom.
We create and innovate.
We dare to do new things in new ways, taking considered risks, and accepting the possibility of failure. We understand our own interests, our strengths and weaknesses and are developing new interests and embracing new ideas.
Challenge
We improve our knowledge, skills and character through determination and application.
We tackle things which are difficult in and out of the classroom, and understand how that difficulty promotes our learning and improves our resilience and character.
We are resilient and determined when we meet challenges.
We stick to our tasks, persevere, and overcome challenges. Setbacks do not deter us.
our philosophy of education
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Our Purpose and Intent
Our Purpose:
Our purpose is to transform the lives of young people, regardless of background or ability, by relentlessly challenging and consistently inspiring them to reach their maximum academic and personal potential within an inclusive and aspirational learning community dedicated to the highest standards.
Our Intent:
Our intent is to be a School of Character, which through a unique curriculum and extraordinary teaching, systematically and effectively inspires and guides all pupils to maximise their academic and personal potential and aptitude regardless of their background or any disadvantage
our curriculum:
Our Unique LCA+ Curriculum
We pursue our intent to be a School of Character by implementing our unique LCA+ curriculum.
A College of Schools
The College is organized into two phases and five schools.
The Primary Phase consists of the Pre-Prep (Reception-Year 2) and Preparatory School (Year 3-Year 6) and each are housed in their own buildings.
The Secondary Phase consists of the Senior School (Middle School (Years 7-9) and Upper School (Years 10-11)) and the Sixth Form (Years 12-13) which share classroom facilities. The Sixth Form also has its own centre.
Pupils are based in one of six Houses (Brook’s, Butler’s, School, Howard’s, Howson’s and Selwyn’s) for the duration of their educational journey through the College.
The leadership of the College from September 2025 consists of the Principal of the College (Mrs Haynes) who is supported by two Vice Principals (Mrs Pease and Mrs Lines) who are responsible for our educational provision in the primary phase and secondary phase respectively, and by the School Business Manager (Ms Furnival) who is responsible for the financial management of the College and the operation of its core business and support services.
The wider senior leadership team (College Development Group) includes the Head of Boarding (Mrs Latham) and six Assistant Principals (APs) . Two Assistant Principals have College-wide responsibilities: AP: Safeguarding & Wellbeing (Mrs Duffy) and AP: Inclusion (Mrs O'Meara Day), three Assistant Principals have responsibilities in the secondary phase: AP: Head of Sixth Form (Mr Griffith). AP: LCA Curriculum & Learning (Mrs Ormrod) and AP: LC+ Curriculum & Learning (Mrs Miller) and in the primary phase there is an AP: Deputy Head of Primary (Miss Finnegan).
Our History
The College was founded in 1840 to serve the needs of the growing city of Liverpool. William Ewart Gladstone spoke at the foundation and was one of the founders of the College. Liverpool College was a Founder Members of HMC. In 1929, the College moved to its current site in the leafy suburbs of Mossley Hill. In 1993, the College became fully coeducational by its amalgamation with the independent girls school, Huyton College. In 1999, the College established its coeducational preparatory school for pupils aged between three and eleven, by merging its preparatory and pre-preparatory bases.
In more recent years, the College underwent an ambitious development programme which included a major College-wide refurbishment and restructuring programme, an innovative partnership with the University of Liverpool and the introduction of Sixth Form l boarding. All this was rounded off with an excellent inspection report from ISI in February 2012.
In June 2012, Liverpool College announced that the Secretary of State for Education had accepted their submission to transition the College to Academy status in September 2013 (an academy is an independent school funded directly by central government). This followed a comprehensive and strategic review of the future options for the development of Liverpool College. The government felt that the College's submission, which included an educational plan and vision, would enhance and develop the educational opportunities offered by the College for current and future pupils.
In September 2013, Liverpool College became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old. The College also offers state boarding provision for pupils in Chapters (Years) 7-13. In the last few years, it has become one of the most over- subscribed schools in the North of England. It serves the local and wider community, and welcomes applications from parents both within and outside the Liverpool area.
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Liverpool College is a multifaith community. The College Chapel is situated at the heart of the school both physically and metaphorically and is used as a place for reflection and development of character for all pupils.
REFLECTION ASSEMBLY
Pupils in Years 1-13 attend Reflection Assembly weekly to explore universal faith themes, sing and reflect on their place in the world. Reflection Assembly also links our school with local faith communities and visiting speakers. Pupils lead some services as well as serve as Reflection Wardens and Readers. Reflection Assembly provides an experience of shared values and a basis for the building of an ordered, tolerant and reflective community. Weekly reflection time with pupils, Deans, Form Tutors and the Chaplaincy team inspires personal growth and cements the values that bind us as a community.
Parents are welcome to services periodically through the school year for Harvest Festival, Christingle and leavers’ services. Our links with Liverpool Cathedral and services for Founders Day, Advent and Lent enrich our Communal Worship which takes place a few times in the year in the tradition of our Anglican foundation.
OUR CHAPLAINCY
The chaplaincy is an essential part of the daily life of the school and the Chaplaincy Lead has a central role in delivering and developing its spiritual provision and its mission of service to the community. The chaplaincy is fully inclusive of people from all faiths and none, encouraging an open, honest and friendly dialogue, where all views are respected in a spirit of generous hospitality and mutual learning.
The Chaplaincy team strives to bring awareness of the many faith traditions at Liverpool College through celebrating the diversity of our pupils and staff. The Chaplaincy Room, based in the Upper School, is a welcoming space for the school community to drop in and is also used daily for private Muslim prayer. Chaplaincy is committed to giving pupils the opportunity to explore faith in word and action.
Pupil groups are listed below, and new members are welcome!
Chapters 7-13
The pupil-led Charity Action Group meets weekly to raise awareness of issues such as mental health and arrange school-wide collections for good causes such as Liverpool homeless charities and food banks. Their motto is ‘action and awareness’.
The Muslim Student Experience meets regularly to discuss and support Muslim prayer in the school during lunchtime and breaks, and plan activities such as bake sales.
Rooted is an after-school club that discusses Christian faith and the Bible.
Chapters 3-6
The Mini Vinnies (St Vincent de Paul Society SVP) meet weekly to explore the needs of the community and how we can turn ‘concern into action’ through food bank collections and visits to nursing homes among other outreach activities.
This year in the Prep School, Chaplaincy is starting a Quilting Group to teach basic sewing and patchwork piecing.
PTA
The PTA is planning an Eid party this year for pupils and families.
CHAPLAINCY TEAM
Miss L Green
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Support Us
Liverpool College provides a transformational education to all its pupils.
We believe in the importance of competitive sports, the arts, leadership and careers education, and participation in cultural events for every pupil at every stage of their education. Providing pupils with the opportunities for a truly holistic education is expensive and the funding we receive from government, the same funding which any other state school receives, does not by itself allow us to deliver the academic and extra-curricular programme we want to deliver for every pupil.
We rely on the generosity of friends of the College, Old Lerpoolians, parents, grandparents, philanthropists, educational reformers, staff, benefactors, foundations and the public at large to support our commitment to deliver an exceptional education and to remain true to the ambitious mission of our school.
Recently the College Fund has contributed to:
- the development and delivery of an activities programme across all phases of the school;
- assistance with transport costs for children to attend external fixtures and events;
- aiding the development of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) programmes in the senior school;
- expansion of the house system and inter house competitions and events;
- rewarding pupils at the annual prize-giving ceremony in the Cathedral as well as other year end events celebrating pupil achievements;
- subsidising the provision of drama and music opportunities with the delivery of school shows and concerts.
Donation form & Further Information about the Fund
If you would like to make a voluntary financial contribution, you can download a donation form here.
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Let us Support You
The College is itself a Charity but we also strive to support our community and the wider world by serving as volunteers and supporting other charities. We often galvanise our College community in the support of good and worthy causes. We raise money for designated charities and our older pupils are eager to serve as volunteers both in specific projects and in on-going capacities.
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Congratulations to the U13 hockey team who won the County round of the National Tournament yesterday without conceding a goal. The team won all of their matches and will now progress through to the North West Finals.
