Liverpool Life Sciences UTC vs Progress Schools - Liverpool
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 850 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
587 students
Progress Schools - Liverpool
Liverpool · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
13 students
| Measure | Liverpool Life Sciences UTC Liverpool, North West | Progress Schools - Liverpool Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #262 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #2266 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 587 | 13 |
| Pupils on roll | 587 | 13 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 73.4% | 28.9% |
| 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 | lifesciencesutc.co.uk/ | www.progress-schools.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is the larger school with 587 students compared with 13.
- •Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is a academy school while Progress Schools - Liverpool is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Liverpool Life Sciences UTC better than Progress Schools - Liverpool?
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 Liverpool Life Sciences UTC and Progress Schools - Liverpool?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC: 587. Progress Schools - Liverpool: 13. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Liverpool Life Sciences UTC and Progress Schools - Liverpool rank in North West?
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is 262nd of 536 and Progress Schools - Liverpool is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).