The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 224
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 58.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Miss Kathryn Edwards (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: Good
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hillside Road, Hillside Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 8BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlt Bridge School
Special school · 578m away
Knowsley Central School
Special school · 579m away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 868m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Aloysius Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Park View Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hope Primary School - A Joint Catholic and Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Columba's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Columba's Catholic Primary School take?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Columba's Catholic Primary School?
St Columba's Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L36 8BL, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Columba's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Columba'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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