The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 354
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 28.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Mousley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Moorfield, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 1DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEastcroft Park School
Primary · 439m away
Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Primary · 575m away
Knowsley Northern Primary Support Centre
Special school · 619m away
St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
All Saints Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Primary · 1.5km away
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Millbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School currently has 354 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School take?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School?
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L33 1DZ, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Saints Peter and Paul 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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