Liverpool College

Founded in 1840, the school is committed to educating the whole person, as reflected in its motto, "Non solum ingenii verum etiam virtutis" (Not only the intellect but also character). It operates as a "School of Character," explicitly teaching three core "Lerpoolian" traits: Purpose, Passion, and Challenge. The school emphasizes maximum intellectual challenge alongside a broad personal and pastoral diploma curriculum.

The school is organized into five phases: Pre-Prep, Prep, Middle, Upper, and Sixth Form, spanning 14 chapters (year groups). It utilizes the unique "LCA+" curriculum, which consists of seven academic and subject strands and seven strands of personal and social development. The academic programme includes a focus on rigorous study, the Extended Project Qualification in the Sixth Form, and the Wilton Scholar Programme.

Students consistently achieve better than predicted and expected academic outcomes. The school aims for every pupil to leave with the best possible academic qualifications and the character, love of learning, and confidence required for university, further education, and future careers.

The school provides individualised academic and pastoral support through strong relationships with mentors and deans who focus on the needs and progress of each pupil. Dedicated staff, including an Assistant Principal for Inclusion and a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), oversee support services. The school also maintains a focus on mental health and wellbeing.

Liverpool College educates pupils aged 4–19 and welcomes applications from families both within and outside the Liverpool area. The admissions process for the Sixth Form includes an initial registration of interest, followed by taster lessons and a final discussion with senior staff on GCSE Results Day to confirm subject choices based on meeting minimum requirements. Internal pupils also participate in a formal selection process for their Sixth Form subject choices.

The school operates on a three-term structure: Michaelmas, Lent, and Summer. Terms typically begin in early September, January, and April, with half-term breaks occurring in October, February, and May/June. The academic year concludes in early July.

The school is situated on a 28-acre campus in South Liverpool. The grounds include the Halliday Jones Art Gallery and various sports facilities, such as a pavilion and fields for activities like rugby and hockey. The campus also houses a boarding facility, though the school is currently consulting on the future of this provision.

The school offers a wide variety of programmes in sport, the arts, and leadership and spiritual development. Students engage in competitive sports, artistic and cultural opportunities, and travel, alongside a broad programme of personal development. Specific activities mentioned include netball, cricket, the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), music, and expressive arts.