The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 55.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Jamie Long (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Sparrow Hall Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L9 6BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRanworth Square Primary School
Primary · 310m away
Redbridge High School
Special school · 389m away
Bank View High School
Special school · 400m away
New Heights High School
Pupil referral unit · 807m away
Birtenshaw School Merseyside
Independent · 853m away
Wellesbourne Community Primary School
Primary · 944m away
St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 968m away
St John Bosco Arts College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L9 6BU, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Philomena's 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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