The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 356
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 54.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Lawrence Crilly
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Location
Sandy Road, Seaforth, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 1AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEduc8 Liverpool
Independent · Very close
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
Primary · 418m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
King's Lander Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Thomas Gray Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
All Saints Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School?
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School currently has 356 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School take?
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School?
Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School is in Liverpool, L21 1AD, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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