LIPA School

StateAll-through

InspectedAll ThroughAges 4–16593 pupils

Upper Duke Street, L1 7BTWebsite01519580020

Inspected593 pupilsAges 4–16

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Inspected — grade pending10mo ago

Inspected Jun 2025

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Ages4 - 16

Pupils593

Inspected — grade pending10mo ago

Ages4 - 16

Pupils593

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Type

Free

Phase

All-through

Age Range

4 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

593 / 572 (104%)

Head Teacher

Claire McKendrick

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 32%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

40%

Would recommend

Avg 83%

11.1%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.1%vs 7.3% avg

Would recommend

40%vs 83% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence35.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate17.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.4%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support15.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans7.3%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder44 pupils (32%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health29 pupils (21%)

Speech, Language & Communication19 pupils (14%)

Specific Learning Difficulty17 pupils (12%)

Not Assessed14 pupils (10%)

Other8 pupils (6%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)39

Teaching assistants (FTE)13

Support staff (FTE)21

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils593

Free school meals32.7%

English as additional language30.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British48.1%

Other9.1%

White Other8.8%

Mixed Other7.9%

Unclassified7.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean4.0%

Mixed White & African3.4%

Black Other2.7%

Chinese2.0%

Black African1.5%

Indian1.3%

Mixed White & Asian1.2%

Asian Other0.8%

White Irish0.3%

Black Caribbean0.3%

Bangladeshi0.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

Pakistani0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

40.0%

of parents would recommend

75 responses

Happy child60.0%

Good progress60.0%

Safe60.0%

Well taught40.0%

Informed40.0%

Good behaviour40.0%

Well led40.0%

Well looked after30.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 6Average

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingTHE ORATORYGrade I Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£8,059

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,541 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,989

Support staff£831

Premises£110

Energy£53

Learning resources£438

Income per pupil£6,779

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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