The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 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
- 419
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 11.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Colette Hickey (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
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Riverbank Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L19 9DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGilmour Primary School
Primary · 395m away
Booker Avenue Junior School
Primary · 973m away
Booker Avenue Infant School
Primary · 973m away
ES Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
Sudley Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Margaret's Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Palmerston School
Special school · 1.4km away
Garston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Austin's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Austin's Catholic Primary School?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Austin's Catholic Primary School take?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Austin's Catholic Primary School?
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L19 9DH, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Austin's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Austin'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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