To support your work with students preparing Higher Education, Shaping Futures has collaborated with the five universities across the Liverpool City Region (LCR) to produce a unified guide to contextual admissions.
Contextual admissions adjust entry requirements to recognise a student’s educational or personal circumstances, ensuring that grades alone do not limit their academic potential. While each institution has its own specific framework, most partners in the region offer a typical reduction of 1 to 2 grades (or 8–16 UCAS points) for eligible applicants.
Key features of this new resource include:
Institutional Matrix: A clear breakdown of primary policy names, key eligibility criteria, and specific course exclusions for each university.
Postcode Tool: Direct guidance on using the Office for Students (OfS) Postcode Look-up Tool to check for POLAR or IMD Quintile 1 eligibility, as postcode status can change annually.
Key contact details: Direct contact details to all the relevant admissions teams.
