The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 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
- 744
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Louise Morton (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
Location
The Northern Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 2RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChestnut Tree School
Independent · 307m away
Olsen House School
Independent · 309m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Secondary · 401m away
St. Mary's College
Independent · 480m away
Forefield Junior School
Primary · 546m away
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 703m away
Crosby High School
Special school · 781m away
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Independent · 784m away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Crosby Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Crosby Catholic Primary School?
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School currently has 744 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Crosby Catholic Primary School take?
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Crosby Catholic Primary School?
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L23 2RQ, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Crosby Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Crosby 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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