LIPA Sixth Form College Catchment Area
LIPA Sixth Form College is a free s 16 to 19 all through school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 402 pupils, and a capacity of 365 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
14-19
Age range
402
Pupils
365
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
LIPA Sixth Form College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for LIPA Sixth Form College?
The catchment area for LIPA Sixth Form College is the geographic zone Liverpool uses to prioritise admissions when this all through school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for LIPA Sixth Form College is set by Liverpool and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Liverpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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LIPA Sixth Form College has a published admission number of 365 places. 402 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Liverpool allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Liverpool.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Liverpool publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Liverpool Council school admissions (official) →
LIPA Sixth Form College: School Information
- Full address
- 41 Upper Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 9DY
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- School type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase of education
- All through
- Age range
- 14-19 years
- DfE URN
- 142891
Other All through Schools in Liverpool
If LIPA Sixth Form College is oversubscribed, these all through schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest all through schools by distance
These are the all through schools closest to LIPA Sixth Form College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: LIPA Sixth Form College
What is the catchment area for LIPA Sixth Form College? ▾
The catchment area for LIPA Sixth Form College is the geographic zone Liverpool uses to prioritise admissions when this all through school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is LIPA Sixth Form College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, LIPA Sixth Form College currently has 402 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 365 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for LIPA Sixth Form College? ▾
Admission to LIPA Sixth Form College 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 Sixth Form College cover? ▾
LIPA Sixth Form College is a all through school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.