The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (141% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 282
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 60.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Trust
- South Liverpool Education Trust
- Head
- Mrs Louise Evans (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
December 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dingle Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L8 9UB
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Matthew Arnold Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Matthew Arnold Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Matthew Arnold Primary School?
Matthew Arnold Primary School currently has 282 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Matthew Arnold Primary School take?
Matthew Arnold Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Matthew Arnold Primary School?
Matthew Arnold Primary School is in Liverpool, L8 9UB, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Matthew Arnold Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Matthew Arnold Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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