The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 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
- 450
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs M Stevenson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oriel Drive, Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L10 6NJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAintree Davenhill Primary School
Primary · 507m away
Meadow Bank School
Special school · 1.6km away
Meadowbank Secondary Special School
Special school · 1.6km away
Hudson Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hazel Cottage School
Independent · 1.8km away
Dixons Fazakerley Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
Barlows Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Melling Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School currently has 450 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L10 6NJ, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Rosary 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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