Ofsted

Ofsted last visited LIPA Sixth Form College in April 2026, and carried out a three-day full inspection under the new inspection framework. Here are some of the 'highlights' from our Ofsted report:

• Students quickly feel they belong. They thrive at college
• Students develop comprehensive and extensive new knowledge and skills in their chosen discipline
• Teachers are experts in their specialist pathways and are highly qualified
• Students develop their creativity, technical skills, knowledge and academic ability through a well-thought-out curriculum that is closely aligned to the needs of the performing arts industry
• Every project is subject to industry-standard expectations and work environments
• Teachers are ambitious for their students
• Students are motivated to meet the high expectations of their teachers
• Students are held to the same high expectations and standards as they would be in a professional context
• A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
• Students enjoy positive working relationships
• Leaders and staff make learning accessible
• Students, regardless of starting points or barriers to learning, achieve extremely well
• Many students are working at a professional level. They achieve excellent outcomes and progress to the destination of their choice
• Students go to prestigious conservatoires, to specialist performing arts institutions, to university and into employment

We encourage you to read the full report which can be found on the Ofsted website.