The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 488
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 53.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Philip Horne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Chatsworth Drive, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 6LJ
Town setting
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Kingsley Community School
Primary · 622m away
Lawrence Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Windsor Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Progress Schools - Liverpool
Independent · 1.3km away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bellerive FCJ Catholic College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Smithdown Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Smithdown Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Smithdown Primary School?
Smithdown Primary School currently has 488 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Smithdown Primary School take?
Smithdown Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Smithdown Primary School?
Smithdown Primary School is in Liverpool, L7 6LJ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Smithdown Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Smithdown Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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