OFSTED
2020 – In January 2020 we scored ‘Good’ in our second Ofsted inspection.
“Liverpool Life Sciences is a good school, and we are really happy that this continues to be recognised by Ofsted. It was a pleasure to be able to show the inspection team the things that make us exceptional, our incredible team, our fantastic kids, our innovative lab spaces, our work with employer partners. We are delighted that they recognised again the professionalism, ambition and success of our young people through not only their academic achievements but their journey on to life changing destinations.” Says Jill Davies, Principle of the UTC Life Sciences.
Our latest Ofsted inspection found that UTC continues to raise the aspirations of our students, preparing them well for further education and future careers in life sciences. The UTC prides itself on providing students with opportunities to grow through experience with prestigious employers and expert mentoring and this was reflected in our latest report.
Our students enjoy their time at the UTC, flourishing in a caring and supportive environment.
“We are absolutely committed to creating life changing opportunities in our school for our young people. Our latest Ofsted inspection confirms the Liverpool Life Sciences UTC is not only a Good school, but also one where we prepare young people for their future with ambition, professionalism and expert advice and guidance. We are very proud of the continued hard work of the team.” Says Nigel Ward, Chief Executive of Northern Schools Trust.
2016 – Liverpool Life Sciences UTC has been graded Good, in its first Ofsted inspection.
Comments from Ofsted include noted that at the UTC “Pupils and students take part in a wide array of science projects and work experience with prestigious employers.”, and “Almost all move on to education, employment or further training related to healthcare and sciences.”
Below is a summary of the report:
- Leaders, governors and staff are passionate about helping pupils to become successful and active citizens.
- The school’s motto, ‘Every day is an interview’, promotes professional standards and high expectations.
- Pupils and students take part in a wide array of science projects and work experience with prestigious employers. Students benefit from mentoring and presentations from local employers, hospitals and universities. This helps to raise their aspirations for their future careers
- Pupils and students in the sixth form are very well prepared for their next steps. Almost all move on to education, employment or further training related to healthcare and sciences.
- Pupils enjoy coming to school. They get on well with each other regardless of their background.
- Many pupils with previous poor experiences of schooling flourish in a caring and supportive environment.
- Students in the sixth form act as excellent role models to younger pupils.
- The school is calm and orderly. Relationships between pupils and staff are professional and help pupils to concentrate and work well together in lessons. Pupils socialise well during break and lunchtimes.
- Pupils’ personal development is a high priority for leaders. Pupils take part in a wide range of activities that help them to develop their confidence, such as sports, visits and overseas trips.
- Pupils show respect and tolerance for others. They are well prepared for life in modern Britain.
View our 2016 report here