The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
12% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 314
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mrs Lynn Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hall Lane, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 1TZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAll Saints Catholic High School
Secondary · 442m away
Millbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 455m away
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Primary · 572m away
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 718m away
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Primary · 931m away
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Knowsley Northern Primary Support Centre
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kirkby CofE Primary School a selective school?
No. Kirkby CofE Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kirkby CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirkby CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirkby CofE Primary School?
Kirkby CofE Primary School currently has 314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirkby CofE Primary School take?
Kirkby CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirkby CofE Primary School?
Kirkby CofE Primary School is in Liverpool, L32 1TZ, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirkby CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirkby CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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