The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 232
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Trust
- THE DEAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Damian Kenny
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blacklow Brow School, Tarbock Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 5XW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School
Primary · 763m away
Newlands Hey
Independent · 842m away
Lawrence House School
Independent · 901m away
Lakeside School
Independent · 962m away
Sylvester Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Lord Derby Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Blacklow Brow School?
Blacklow Brow School currently has 232 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blacklow Brow School take?
Blacklow Brow School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blacklow Brow School?
Blacklow Brow School is in Liverpool, L36 5XW, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blacklow Brow School have a sixth form?
No, Blacklow Brow School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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