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Liverpool College Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Liverpool College is a academy sponsor led special school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 1653 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–19

Age range

1,653

Pupils

1,100

Capacity

150%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Liverpool College Catchment Area Information

Admission to Liverpool College 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1653 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Liverpool College — School Information

Full address
Queen's Drive, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, L18 8BG
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Special
Age range
4–19 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.1% of pupils
DfE URN
139686

Other Special Schools in Liverpool

If Liverpool College is oversubscribed, these special schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Liverpool College

Is Liverpool College oversubscribed?

Yes — Liverpool College currently has 1653 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Liverpool College?

Liverpool College uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Liverpool before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Liverpool College cover?

Liverpool College is a special school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Liverpool College?

Liverpool College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.