The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 461
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 39.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Andrew Reidel (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hale Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 3RL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Everton Free School & Football College
Free school · 547m away
Cambridge Nursery School
Nursery · 664m away
Hillside High School
Secondary · 681m away
Bedford Primary School
Primary · 687m away
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 734m away
Alsop High School Technology & Applied Learning Specialist College
Secondary · 817m away
Alsop High School
Secondary · 817m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School currently has 461 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School take?
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School?
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School is in Liverpool, L4 3RL, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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