The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 10.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Matthew White (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Watergate Lane, Woolton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 8QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWatergate School
Special school · Very close
St Julie's Catholic High School
Secondary · 370m away
Woolton Primary School
Primary · 521m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Knowsley Southern Primary Support Centre
Special school · 1.3km away
Springwood Heath Primary School
Special school · 1.6km away
Belle Vale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Woolton High School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Much Woolton Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Much Woolton Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Much Woolton Catholic Primary School?
Much Woolton Catholic Primary School currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Much Woolton Catholic Primary School take?
Much Woolton Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Much Woolton Catholic Primary School?
Much Woolton Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L25 8QH, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Much Woolton Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Much Woolton 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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