The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 273
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kieran Loftus (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Oxford Road, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside, L22 8QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Waterloo Primary School
Primary · 522m away
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Independent · 817m away
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
St. Mary's College
Independent · 1.3km away
Ursuline Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Olsen House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School currently has 273 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School take?
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School?
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L22 8QF, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Edmund's and St Thomas' 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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