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We are thrilled to celebrate our phenomenal Year 13 students who have received outstanding university offers across the country, and we could not be prouder.
Meanwhile, our younger students have been putting theory into practice. Highlights include a thrilling, budget-conscious Design Challenge, a prospective applicant visit to the University of Cambridge, and essential A-Level Biology fieldwork analysing sand dune ecosystems at Ainsdale Beach, alongside historic paint-making in Ignite STEAM and a fantastic student tapas feast.
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Important Information From Principal Jill Davies
Dear Parent/Guardian,
As another magnificent school year reaches an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support. It has been an incredibly positive year with so many opportunities and experiences for students to enjoy.
School will be closing to students at 1:30pm on Friday 17th July.
Several staff will be available in school from Wednesday 12th August should you need to contact us, and as always, a member of the safeguarding team will be available throughout the summer break.
Results Day
- A Level Results Day will take place on Thursday 13th August.
- GCSE Results Day will take place on Thursday 20th August.
Important: September Return Arrangements
As in previous years, we will be running a staggered return for students in September. This helps us to introduce our new students to the building in a calm and organised way.
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Staggered Return Dates: Please Check the Time and Date for Your Year Group
Wednesday 2nd September
- Ignite (Year 9) Cohort will start at 9AM and finish at 3PM.
Thursday 3rd September
- Ignite second day start at 9AM and finish at 4PM.
- New Year 10 students (joining us for the first time in September 2026) start at 9AM and finish at 4PM. Please note this group also includes our cohort of new starters that arrived in June 2026.
- All Year 12 students start at 9.30AM and finish at 4PM.
Friday 4th September
- Ignite third day start at 9AM and finish at 4PM.
- All Year 10 students (including those returning from Ignite) start at 9AM and finish at 4PM.
- Year 12 students start following their timetable
Monday 7th September
Everyone in
- Year 11 start at 9AM.
- Year 13 start at 9AM (or in time for their first timetabled lesson).
In preparation for the return to school in September, please check that your student’s uniform or sixth form clothing meets the required dress code. A reminder that shoes must be school shoes, not black trainers or boots. Your child's ID card and lanyard carries over into the next academic year. For safeguarding reasons, their face must be fully visible on their card. If it has faded, a new one can be purchased from student services.
We have a brilliant range of second-hand uniform available for parents to purchase or borrow in the building. If you have any doubts that the items you are purchasing ahead of September meet the dress codes, please do keep the receipts and tags and check with us before the items are worn and can no longer be exchanged.
A reminder for students who intend to explore their creativity this summer with alternative hair colours and piercings. Hair must be returned to a colour within the natural colour range before the return to school. Facial piercings are not permitted in school, so please do allow sufficient time to heal and ensure blanks are fitted before the return to school in September.
We have a team of staff on call over the summer break. If you have any concerns over the summer, please call reception in the first instance, who will ensure you are contacted by the appropriate member of staff.
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Free School Meals Important Update For September 2026
National regulations for Free School Meals (FSM) eligibility are changing.
Because national transitional protections are coming to an end, all current FSM recipients, as well as new applicants, must undergo a new eligibility check before 1st September 2026, to qualify for the 2026/27 academic year.
Find out more here.
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Supporting Lemmy’s World Scout Jamboree Fundraising
Huge congratulations to our student, Lemmy, who has been selected for the Merseyside contingent at the 2027 World Scout Jamboree.
To help fund this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and support Scouts from less fortunate countries to attend, Lemmy is actively fundraising. On Sunday 7th June, he completed the 20km Wirral Coastal Walk from New Brighton to Thurstaston.
Lemmy would be extremely grateful for any sponsorship or support you are able to give. Donations can be made here. Thank you for supporting Lemmy with this fantastic achievement and opportunity.
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School and Sixth Form Highlights
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Year 13s Phenomenal University Offers
We're celebrating the fantastic university offers received by our Year 13 students!
Liverpool Life Sciences UTC students will be going on to Top UK Universities to study a range of courses across STEM sectors, including Neuroscience, Microbiology and Infection, Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, Criminology and Paramedic Science.
Universities include:
The Studio School students have secured offers to study an excellent range of cutting-edge courses including Illustration, Game Design, Engineering, Architecture, Film Studies, Cyber Security, Computer Science and Mathematics.
Universities include:
We are very proud of everything they have achieved so far and can't wait to see where their next chapter takes them.
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Industry Insight Day: The Iterative Design Challenge
On Tuesday, students engaged in a challenge about iterative design. We asked them to think, research, and design a car using some basic materials and really think about how the car would move, incorporating some key physics elements into the day. There was a twist where students were given a limited budget and had to work out what to buy, which led to some interesting maths.
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The day started with an overview of the problem, and then it was up to the students to come up with their best designs. At the end of the school day, all the students tried to race the cars in the sports hall.
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Some of the designs were amazing technically, although bonus points were for Bullet Bill (from Mario), a Red Bull van with a Red Bull can on the roof and a New York Taxi with Robert De Niro in the window.
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Stepping Into the Future at Cambridge
On Wednesday, prospective applicants to the University of Cambridge coped admirably with the hot weather. After clocking up 20,000 steps visiting the University Library and various colleges, they spent time learning about university life from current students. Over the two days, they toured several colleges to help them decide where to apply, while also attending subject talks and taster lectures.
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Studying the Sand Dune Ecosystem
On Wednesday, A-Level Biology students visited Ainsdale Beach for field work purposes. They investigated how living organisms are adapted to different habitats and how environmental factors influence the distribution of species. Students collected data using ecological sampling techniques such as quadrats and transects, measured abiotic factors, and analysed patterns across the sand dune ecosystem.
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Tapas Feast
On Thursday, students enjoyed a selection of tapas food with their peers.
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Ignite STEAM: The Science of Art
Students have been exploring the history of paint manufacture. On Wednesday, they experimented with malachite, binders, and solvents to see how the different components affect how the paint performs. They also made Tempera paint, which contains egg yolk as a binder. Tempera paint was used widely in the renascence period by artists such as Michelangelo.
Ignite student Shiraz made the observation that the tempera paint behaved like watercolour. Artists do use tempera when they want the appearance of watercolour with a durable finish, so well done Shiraz for this perceptive observation.
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The Court Reporter resource can be found here.
To find out more about MyPath careers, click here.
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Sickness Procedure
From a safeguarding perspective, students who indicate they are feeling unwell will not be sent out of class as an unwell/injured student unaided may faint on the stairs or corridor. Staff will call first aid and first aid will go to the student. Students should not contact home themselves when they are unwell; staff will call parents/guardians if needed.
Personal Electronic Devices Policy Reminder
All personal electronic devices, including mobile phones, are not permitted to be used during the school day. We expect all devices to be switched off and kept out of sight during lessons unless the pupil is using the device as part of a lesson with the permission of their class teacher.
Mobile phones will be confiscated if they are seen, heard or used during the school day unless a pupil has been given permission. The headteacher will determine the length of time they deem proportionate for confiscation.
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Liverpool City Council Autism Training Team
The Liverpool Autism Training Team are providing a series of drop-in advisory sessions via zoom or telephone. They are for parent/carers wishing to talk in private and who have questions or concerns they may want to discuss. You do not require a diagnosis of Autism to book your place but must have concerns.
Dates in July:
- 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th, all at 1PM.
- 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th and 29th, all at 2PM.
To book your place please email [email protected] with a choice of your date and time, and you will be emailed a zoom link.
For more information about their services, please view the Liverpool Local Offer Page/ Liverpool ASD Training Team for future training and workshops.
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Parental Courses for ADHD/ASD
1. Social Communication & Social Behaviour Workshop
Dates: 23rd and 24th July, 9:30AM – 12PM (Virtual Zoom), or 4th and 5th August 9:30AM – 12PM.
If you have early concerns about social communication and interaction or your child is awaiting assessment from the ASD pathway, ASD Training Team are offering an opportunity to attend this workshop (Both session dates need to be attended, either 23rd and 24th July, or 4th and 5th August.
2. ASD Course
Dates: 27th, 28th and 29th July, 9.30AM – 12PM (Virtual Zoom). All three sessions need to be attended to complete the course).
Opportunity to attend a course on Autistic Spectrum Disorder (Your child must have an ASD diagnosis). The course will allow you to build your knowledge on autism and meet/share information with other parents.
If you wish to attend, please contact the team via email.
If the above dates for the workshop are not suitable, please view the Liverpool Local offer Page / Liverpool ASD training team for future training and workshops.
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Work Experience Opportunities: Sixth Form Students Only
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Uptree Work Experience Events
Uptree partner with schools to provide engaging employer sessions, industry insight events and work experience opportunities that support students in developing essential skills, confidence and career readiness. To search for opportunities, click here.
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Futures For All Work Experience Finder
Helping young people access real-world experiences and hear from inspirational speakers.
You can browse by industry to find opportunities listed here.
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Virtual Work Experience Springpod
Their free online work experience programme gives students a structured introduction to civil engineering and the different career paths within it. It’s flexible and self-paced, meaning students can complete it around their timetable, and it finishes with a certificate they can use for UCAS, CVs or apprenticeship applications.
Students explore:
- Real civil engineering projects and case studies.
- The roles involved in design, construction and sustainability.
- Core skills used in the industry.
- Pathways into engineering (university, apprenticeship and technician routes).
Find out more here.
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Apprenticeship Opportunities
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The Essential Guide to Degree Apprenticeships
Degree apprenticeships offer an alternative route to university, combining study with paid, real-world experience. The Sixth Formers’ Guide to Degree Apprenticeships is an online resource showcasing opportunities with leading UK employers.
How can I stay up to date? Follow on Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest employer opportunities, application advice and degree apprenticeship updates.
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Access Industry
A leading apprenticeship provider is currently recruiting for a range of apprenticeship opportunities across growing sectors, including:
- Creative & Digital.
- Business & Leadership.
- Sport, teaching assistant & Active Leisure.
- Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner.
These programmes help students gain industry experience, develop future-ready skills, and progress into long-term careers.
Current apprenticeship vacancies can be viewed here.
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Liverpool City Region Vacancies
The Liverpool City Region has hundreds of apprenticeship opportunities for you to choose from, across many sectors and types of roles. Explore all vacancies here.
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University Open Days
Great way to explore the facilities and decide whether studying there is a good fit. Explore all open days here.
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Parents/Guardians Guide to University
Released this month by UniTasterDays, the 2026 edition is the biggest yet, featuring 115 pages of practical advice from more than 80 university and education experts. Parents/Guardians will be able to:
- Find open day travel scholarships
- Learn how to access student finance, funding and free money
- Understand the latest changes to the UCAS personal statement
- Pick up application tips from current university students
Read more here.
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Zero Tolerance of Abuse
Northern Schools Trust has a zero-tolerance approach to abusive language, violence, aggression or harassment towards employees, governors and volunteers.
Vaping
We would like to remind you that we do not allow students to bring items such as cigarettes, lighters, matches or e-cigarettes/ vapes into school.
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