The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 18 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
- 235
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Anthony Houghton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bull Cop, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37 8BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedgate Community Primary School
Primary · 541m away
Freshfield Primary School
Primary · 691m away
Formby High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Clarence High School
Independent · 1.8km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L37 8BZ, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Compassion 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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