The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 4.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Michael Brooks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Sands Road Off Elmsley Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool, Merseyside, L18 8BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLiverpool College
All-through · Grammar · 325m away
Dovedale Community Primary School
Primary · 348m away
Calderstones School
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Blue Coat School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Hilda's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Booker Avenue Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School?
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School take?
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School?
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L18 8BD, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Anthony of Padua 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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