The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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.
25% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 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
- 220
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Martin Burke (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hedgefield Road, Belle Vale, Liverpool, Merseyside, L25 2RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGateacre School
Secondary · Very close
Hope School
Special school · Very close
Belle Vale Community Primary School
Primary · 338m away
Childwall Valley Primary School
Primary · 915m away
Willowfield School
Independent · 1.0km away
Springwood Heath Primary School
Special school · 1.3km away
Lakeside School
Independent · 1.3km away
Ashfield School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L25 2RW, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of the Assumption 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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