The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 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
- 222
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 56.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Emma Hartley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Parkstile Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, Merseyside, L11 0BQ
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady and St Swithin'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 Swithin's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School is in Merseyside, L11 0BQ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady and St Swithin's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady and St Swithin'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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