Overview

• LIPA School closed on July 17 and will stay shut for the rest of term to protect pupils and staff from identified safety risks.
• Charles Bartholomew resigned as CEO of the LIPA Multi-Academy Trust citing health and family reasons and will remain principal of its sixth form until his planned retirement.
• The trust is collaborating with School Improvement Liverpool to develop and implement an action plan under Ofsted’s special measures requirements.
• Ofsted rated the school inadequate in all areas and reported that some pupils felt unsafe after widespread disruptive behaviour and persistent derogatory language.
• Some parents arrived at Upper Duke Street unaware of the sudden closure, and the planned trip to Alton Towers will proceed as originally scheduled.