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Liverpool College 利物浦中学, 利物浦学院

Mossley Hill,
Liverpool L18 8BE
Tel: 0151 724 4000 Fax: 0151 729 0105
Website: www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk
• CO-ED, 3–18, Day
• Pupils 920, Upper sixth 90
• Termly fees £1550–£2440
• HMC, IAPS
• Enquiries/application to the Registrar

What it’s like
Founded in 1840, it moved to its present premises at Mossley Hill in the 1930s. It occupies a single, suburban site in 26 acres of grounds and playing fields in a pleasant area. The buildings are mostly modern and well equipped; recent additions include an astro-turf pitch and a sports centre. The infant (with nursery), junior and upper schools are separate but on the same campus. It is a C of E foundation which welcomes all faiths. Originally a boys’ school, it became fully co-educational in 1993. It has high academic standards and good examination results. Strong in music, drama and sport. The Myriad Theatre Company, based at the college, provides a premier theatrical experience for actors, technicians and musicians. The CCF is very active and there is a thriving Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. The school has a good reputation and enjoys vigorous local support.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Total age range 3–18; 920 pupils (550 boys, 370 girls). Senior department 11–18, 605 pupils (369 boys, 236 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 3–5, 7, 11, 13 and 16. Own entrance assessment used; for sixth-form entry, at least 6 GCSE passes (grade A or B in sixth-form subjects). No special skills or religious requirements. State school entry, 50% of senior intake plus 5% to sixth form.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras Approx 20 pa scholarships, academic, art, drama, music, sport, general distinction, value up to 50% of fees. Parents expected to buy textbooks in sixth form only.

Parents From a wide variety of backgrounds including substantial numbers from industry or commerce, the law and medicine.

Head & staff
Principal: Brian Christian, in post from 2002. Educated at King William’s, Isle of Man, and Cambridge University (English). Previously Deputy Head at Giggleswick.
Teaching staff: 78 full time, 4 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 34.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 108 pupils in fifth: 87% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects, 9% in 5–7 subjects. Average GCSE score 60 (54 over 5 years).
A-levels: 75 in upper sixth. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 303.

University & college entrance 93% of 2003 sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course, 5% to Oxbridge. 12% took courses in medicine, dentistry & veterinary science, 29% in science & engineering, 32% in humanities & social sciences. Others typically go on to non-degree courses or straight into careers eg armed services, industry.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 22 GCSE subjects, 25 at AS and A-level.
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level excluding general studies. 27% take science A-levels; 33% arts/humanities; 40% both.
Vocational: Work experience available.
Special provision: Dyslexia institute centre on campus.
Languages: French compulsory from age 4, Spanish offered from age 11, both at GCSE, AS and A-level.
ICT: Taught both as a discrete subject (1 lesson a week in Years 7 and 8) and across the curriculum. Compulsory short course at GCSE. 160 computers for pupil use (10 hours a day), all networked and with email and internet access. Network covers whole campus.

The arts
Music: 30% of pupils learn a musical instrument. Instrumental/choral exams may be
taken. Several choirs, choral society, orchestras, brass ensemble, CCF corps of drums, various string quartets, wind ensembles and pop groups. Active participation in local festivals and competitions;
some pupils in local youth orchestras; 1 in National Youth Orchestra; regular choristers in Anglican Cathedral. Students regularly study music at university, recent Oxbridge organ scholars. Music technology studio and recording facilities.
Drama: Many pupils involved in school productions (eg Little Shop of Horrors and Adrian Mole). GCSE drama, A-level theatre studies and LAMDA exams may be taken. Pupils participate in Liverpool Festival. Increasing number go on to read drama at university.
Art & design: On average, 20 take GCSE, 8 A-level. Design, pottery, ceramics, sculpture, photography also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, football, cricket compulsory for boys; lacrosse, netball, hockey, rounders for girls. Other sports include: cross-country, swimming, athletics, tennis, squash, badminton, canoeing, basketball. Sixth form only: golf. BAGA and RLSS exams may be taken. National rugby and hockey players; tennis team in national finals 2002.
Activities: CCF, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme or community service compulsory for 3 years at age 14. Myriad Theatre Company. Design technology department makes toys for handicapped children. Sixth formers help those with learning difficulties in local primaries and Barnados. Up to 30 clubs, eg classical, pottery, chess, mixed Scout troop, computer, adventure training, debating, weight-training.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout.
Houses & prefects: Competitive houses and year tutor pastoral care. Sixth formers act as prefects. Head and deputy head of college, head of house and house prefects, appointed by the Principal and Common Room.
Religion: C of E foundation welcoming all faiths. All pupils attend religious worship unless parents wish them not to.
Social: Many organised trips abroad. Pupils allowed to bring own car/bike/motorbike to school. Meals self-service. No tobacco or alcohol allowed.

Discipline School emphasis on building up self-discipline and organisation within caring framework. Pupils failing to produce homework might expect detention; those involved in illegal drugs expect immediate expulsion.

Alumni association is run by the Bursar, c/o the college.