GCSE Results 2026

Congratulations to this year’s GCSE students who are celebrating an excellent set of results, both individually and collectively.  Amongst the many individual successes and impressive achievements, a special recognition must go to Alisha S, Uzair A, and Ethan F who each averaged a grade 9 across all their 10 GCSEs subjects.  Indeed, an impressive total of 26 pupils earned an additional 10th GCSE grade this year, six of whom averaged at least a grade 8 in each of their 10 GCSE subjects.

The class of 2026, who were unable to sit their Year 6 SATs and missed much of their early years in the senior phase due to the pandemic, deserve particular congratulations for their resilience and fortitude in achieving these excellent results despite these challenges. 

In terms of the overall GCSE cohort, impressively over a quarter of all pupils attained the top grades of a grade 7 and above, with 16% at the very top grades, well above emerging national figures and nearly 10% above figures for the North West as a whole. Indeed, Liverpool College’s 2026 GCSE pass rate of 82% grade 4 or above is significantly above the 66% of their peers for all state schools nationally.  This is particularly the case with English and Maths results where our pass rates exceeded national figures by over 20%.   Subjects that performed particularly well this year were English Language, English Literature, Maths, Biology, Chemistry and BTEC IT.

In terms of groups of pupils, we are delighted with the results of our SEND pupils, with our 14 EHCP pupils, a particular focus group for the College this year, attaining on average nearly half a grade higher than their peers in 2025.  Our twenty-seven EAL (English as an Additional Language) pupils outperformed their native English-speaking peers and in addition, our economically disadvantaged pupils attained an average of a grade 4.  Girls once again outperformed their male counterparts, reflecting the national picture. 

Congratulations to all our students for their very well-earned GCSE results.  These results mean that the vast majority of our pupils are able to progress into the next phase of their education at an institution of their choice, with over 67% choosing to remain at Liverpool College to join our thriving Sixth Form cohort for September 2026.  We wish all our GCSE pupils of 2026 all the very best for their future successes.

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A Level Results 2026

We are delighted with the excellent A-Level results awarded to the class of 2026 today and are pleased that their hard work has been rewarded by some excellent results across the College. The class of 2026 have certainly maintained the high standards that we have become accustomed to at the College, securing our second highest ever set of A’Level results.

Kevin H led the way with an impressive three A*s and an A, closely followed by Lakshaya B and Katie R with three A*s each.  Lena A and Maisie-Merle H followed close behind with two A*s and an A,  Avah O attained an excellent A*,A and D* and both Daniel C and Emma W attained A*/A/A.   

Our Head Girl, Maisie-Merle H topped the value-added list with a score of over +1.5 and an average grade of A*-.  Congratulations to the 10 students (Masie-Merle H, Kevin H, Lena A, Mohammed G, Jacky C, Phoebe H, Liam H, Jamie W, Sadie B, Diwas K) who all achieved impressive value-added scores of over +1.0.

Prior to UCAS opening this morning we predicted that around 80% of the students applying to UCAS this year would secure their choice of university and we look forward to this figure increasing over the course of the day and week ahead.

In terms of the overall A Level cohort, 26% of the grades were awarded A/A*, 56% a B or above and 81% a C or above. Although these headline attainment figures are not quite attaining the levels of last summer’s outstanding results, they are higher at this stage than in previous years and well above predicted national and Liverpool figures and our average grade remains a pleasing B-.  Most significantly, however, is that early indications show that our value added at KS5 has once again improved on last year’s highest ever figure. This is an indication that this cohort outperformed previous cohorts in terms of expected grades based on their prior attainment.  Subjects that performed particularly well this year are DT, Spanish, Media, History and Biology, with Classics also making a pleasing improvement on last year’s results and Mathematics improving on last year’s results in terms of value added.  Our vocational BTEC results also once again performed very well with an overall value-added score of +0.1 with BTEC Sport leading the way with a value-added score of +0.18.

In terms of groups of students, we are delighted with the results of our more vulnerable students, with our SEN value added outcomes exceeding last year’s figures and the gender gap between girls and boys narrowing significantly as a result of our girls’ value added showing a marked improvement on previous years, a key focus for the College this academic year.

Congratulations to all our students for their very well-earned A Level results.

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Consultation - Boarding Provision

Liverpool College is consulting with all its stakeholders on a proposal to make a change to our school by closing our boarding provision. 

Further details about the proposal and consultation process can be found on the College website here.

We are undertaking this consultation in the period 29 June to 20 July 2026. Comments can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and must be received by 20 July.

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Medical Interview Workshop

Hearing that our 6th form students have received notification of interviews for university is one of the best joys of teaching. Making sure they are as prepared as possible for these interviews then becomes our challenge. Utilising the expertise of professionals is essential. We were delighted this week to welcome John O'Malley to help prepare our medical students for their upcoming medical interviews. With a background as a GP and gastroenterologist, John has spent many years conducting interviews for medical students as Medical director in Manchester. Growing up in Toxteth, he is a huge advocate of encouraging people from all walks of life to train in medical fields. John spent an hour after school preparing students for possible questions that commonly appear in medical interviews, including questions based on the four pillars of ethics.

Mrs Doran

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Boarders' Weekend Trip

This weekend, our boarding pupils enjoyed a fantastic trip out together, starting with a meal before heading to the cinema to watch Wicked: For Good. It was a wonderfully positive evening, full of laughter, tears, conversation, and the kind of shared experiences that help build a strong boarding community. Students returned to house buzzing about the film, the music, and — most importantly — the messages they felt it carried.

One of the strongest themes pupils noticed was friendship. Elphaba and Glinda’s relationship reminds us that true friends don’t have to be the same; they learn from each other, support each other, and help one another grow. The song and story centre on the idea that the people we meet can change us in lasting ways — “for good” — which sparked thoughtful discussion about gratitude, loyalty, and the impact we can have on others.

The film also encouraged pupils to reflect on authenticity and self-belief. Elphaba’s journey highlights the importance of staying true to yourself, even when others misunderstand you or try to label you unfairly. Students talked about how important it is to know your own values, to avoid following a crowd blindly, and to act with integrity. 
 
Overall, it was a brilliant weekend outing that combined fun, bonding, and meaningful reflection. We are proud of the way our pupils engaged so maturely with the themes of the film, and we hope they carry these values — kindness, authenticity, and moral courage — into everyday life in boarding and beyond.
 
Mrs Latham (Head of Boarding)

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HelloFresh – What’s new!

What makes a customer show loyalty to a brand? How can a company make the user experience exciting, interactive, surprising and personalised? This was the challenge given to lucky Chapter 9 students this week. HelloFresh, one of the world’s leading meal kit companies, asked for the help of our young minds to think differently and reimagine the HelloFresh box and its delivery experience for their customers. HelloFresh enjoys millions of customers who get to choose from a wide range of recipes to get fresh ingredients delivered to cook delicious meals at home.

The Chapter 9 students explored multiple ideas focused on exploring how families could be encouraged to eat healthily and show loyalty. Teams of students worked to research the company and explore the current user experience. The ideas were them presented in a written report and an in-person team presentation given live to representatives of Hello Fresh. Some teams even created lingos and advertising campaigns. The Liverpool College students’ winning idea was superb – a collaboration with Duolingo to encourage families to try cuisine from around the world. This idea has now gone to HelloFresh headquarters where we eagerly await news if the idea is rolled out to its customers.

Mrs Doran

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Ch7 Gothic Literature Masterclass

What is it about gothic literature that captures the dark side of humanity? What techniques do authors use to create a lasting sense of unease in the reader? These questions were the focus of a fascinating masterclass this week exploring the genre of gothic literature, the English topic being studied by Chapter 7 this term. Through film excerpts, gothic art and extracts from classic gothic literature, pupils explored the literary techniques used in the genre, including atmospheric settings, supernatural occurrences, foreboding, emotional extremes, foreshadowing, psychological terror and ambitious characters. As part of the workshop, the students employed these techniques to compose their own gothic text that were then read to their peers in a 'spook me' challenge. Our thanks to Mrs Doran and Mr Pepper for delivering the event.

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