The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 32% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
32%
-30.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Collette Simms (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Stand Park avenue, Netherton, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 3SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Motiv8 School
Independent · 516m away
Netherton Moss Primary School
Primary · 774m away
Rowan Park School
Academy · 809m away
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
Primary · 822m away
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 822m away
The Salesian Academy of St John Bosco
Secondary · 841m away
Litherland Moss Primary School
Primary · 849m away
Litherland High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School?
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School take?
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School?
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is in Bootle, L30 3SA, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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