The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- 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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 240
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mrs J Webster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Inspection
October 2004 | Inspection
Location
Higher Road, Halewood, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 1TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmYew Tree Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Primary · 432m away
Yew Tree Primary Academy
Primary · 432m away
Halewood Academy
Secondary · 482m away
Knowsley Southern Primary Support Centre
Special school · 561m away
Hunts Cross Primary School
Primary · 645m away
Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 937m away
Plantation Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School take?
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School?
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L26 1TD, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew the Apostle 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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