The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 216
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 38.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Miss Kathryn Fitzsimmons (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Adswood Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 7XR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Knowsley Central School
Special school · Very close
Alt Bridge School
Special school · Very close
Lord Derby Academy
Secondary · 758m away
Lawrence House School
Independent · 780m away
St Columba's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 868m away
Newlands Hey
Independent · 880m away
Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School
Primary · 888m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School take?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Aidan's Catholic Primary School?
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L36 7XR, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Aidan's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Aidan's 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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