LIPA Sixth Form College vs Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 684 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LIPA Sixth Form College
Liverpool · Academy sixth form · Ages 14–19
398 students
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
587 students
| Measure | LIPA Sixth Form College Liverpool, North West | Liverpool Life Sciences UTC Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #262 of 536 |
| National rank | – | #2266 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Sixth form | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 398 | 587 |
| Pupils on roll | 398 | 587 |
| Free school meals | 0% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109% | 73.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.88 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.0 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lipasixthformcollege.org | lifesciencesutc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is the larger school with 587 students compared with 398.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is LIPA Sixth Form College better than Liverpool Life Sciences UTC?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are LIPA Sixth Form College and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC?
About 684 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
LIPA Sixth Form College: 398. Liverpool Life Sciences UTC: 587. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do LIPA Sixth Form College and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC rank in North West?
LIPA Sixth Form College is unranked and Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is 262nd of 536 among sixth form schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).