The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
10%
+2.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 537
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Chris Davey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Fountains Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 1UN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 413m away
Everton Free School & Football College
Free school · 712m away
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Primary · 867m away
Notre Dame Catholic Academy
Secondary · 888m away
Notre Dame Catholic College
Secondary · 894m away
The Beacon Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Four Oaks Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St John's Catholic Primary School a selective school?
No. St John's Catholic Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St John's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Catholic Primary School?
St John's Catholic Primary School currently has 537 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Catholic Primary School take?
St John's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Catholic Primary School?
St John's Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L4 1UN, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John'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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