The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 627
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 31%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Lesley Roach
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Brockenhurst Road, Walton, Liverpool, L9 3BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Monica's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 896m away
Northcote Primary School
Primary · 919m away
Liverpool Progressive School
Independent · 1.0km away
Alsop High School Technology & Applied Learning Specialist College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Alsop High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Hillside High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Greenacre Community Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery?
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery currently has 627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery take?
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery?
Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery is in Liverpool, L9 3BU, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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