The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 140
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 45.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Mark McQuiston (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
South Drive, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 8JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWavertree Church of England School
Primary · Very close
Royal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Special school · 468m away
The Blue Coat School
Secondary · 769m away
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Primary · 894m away
King David Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lawrence Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School currently has 140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L15 8JL, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Good Help 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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