The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 18 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 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
- 233
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Michael Phillips
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Copy Lane, Netherton, Bootle, Merseyside, L30 7PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grange Primary School
Primary · 752m away
St Oswald's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 757m away
Netherton Moss Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Holy Spirit Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Motiv8 School
Independent · 1.6km away
Waterside Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Benedict's Catholic Primary School take?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Benedict's Catholic Primary School?
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is in Bootle, L30 7PG, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Benedict's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Benedict'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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