LIPA School Catchment Area
LIPA School is a free s special school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 593 pupils, and a capacity of 572 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–16
Age range
593
Pupils
572
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
LIPA School Catchment Area Information
Admission to LIPA School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Liverpool assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
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For more information on how Liverpool assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Liverpool catchment area documents →LIPA School — School Information
- Full address
- Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 7BT
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141103
Other Special Schools in Liverpool
If LIPA School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — LIPA School
Is LIPA School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — LIPA School currently has 593 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 572 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for LIPA School? ▾
Admission to LIPA School is managed by Liverpool. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does LIPA School cover? ▾
LIPA School is a special school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for LIPA School? ▾
LIPA School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.