The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% 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
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
29% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 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
- 207
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 68.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Claire Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Seaforth, Kepler Street, Select, Merseyside, L21 3TE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEduc8 Liverpool
Independent · Very close
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Primary · 418m away
King's Lander Primary Academy
Primary · 730m away
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 773m away
Thomas Gray Primary School
Primary · 904m away
All Saints Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Linacre Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady Star of the Sea 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 Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School take?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is in Select, L21 3TE, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady Star of the Sea 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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