The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 57.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr David Hird (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Swifts Lane, Netherton, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 3RU
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Netherton Moss Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Netherton Moss Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Netherton Moss Primary School?
Netherton Moss Primary School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Netherton Moss Primary School take?
Netherton Moss Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Netherton Moss Primary School?
Netherton Moss Primary School is in Bootle, L30 3RU, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Netherton Moss Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Netherton Moss Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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