Liverpool · L15 4LP
Assess Education is a small, independent sixth-form college in Liverpool serving post-16 students. With only 26 pupils, it offers highly personalised education in a day-only setting. The school's compact size enables close pastoral relationships and tailored academic support, positioning it as an alternative to larger sixth-form environments.
Who thrives here
Post-16 students who thrive in small, intimate learning environments and value 1-to-1 support; those recovering from previous educational disruption or seeking a fresh start at sixth form.
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260 Picton Road
Liverpool
L15 4LP
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Day fees at Assess Education are approximately £13,500 per year (2024/25).
Assess Education admits pupils at 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Assess Education is a day school in Liverpool and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Assess Education “Inadequate” (2023).
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional one-to-one attention and bespoke support
✓Flexible, responsive teaching tailored to individual learners
✓Small community feel and strong adult-pupil relationships
Common concerns
!Very limited extracurricular breadth and peer social circle due to cohort size; not yet inspected by Ofsted