The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England 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
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Head
- Headteacher Emma Fenton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hesketh Road, Hale CE Primary Hesketh Road L24 4AN, Liverpool, Merseyside, L24 4AN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Liverpool, L24 4AN, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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