The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 443
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 48%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Gary Anders (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: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Cavendish Drive, Walton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 1HW
Town setting
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St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School
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St Monica's Catholic Primary School
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St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
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Questions parents ask
What is Northcote Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Northcote Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northcote Primary School?
Northcote Primary School currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northcote Primary School take?
Northcote Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northcote Primary School?
Northcote Primary School is in Liverpool, L9 1HW, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northcote Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northcote Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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