The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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 16 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
- 234
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Joseph Perree (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
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | 28 March 2014
Full inspection
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sandy Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, Merseyside, L31 2LB
Town setting
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Acre View Primary School
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Green Park Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Northway Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Deyes High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School currently has 234 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Gregory's Catholic Primary School take?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Gregory's Catholic Primary School?
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is in Merseyside, L31 2LB, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Gregory's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Gregory'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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