The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 463
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Lewis Dinsdale (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Litherland, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 7LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
Primary · 780m away
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 912m away
Hatton Hill Primary School
Primary · 920m away
King's Lander Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School currently has 463 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School take?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L21 7LX, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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