The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England 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
0%
-8.0pp 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)
105
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, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Philippa Benford (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Denmark Street, Waterloo, Liverpool, Merseyside, L22 9RG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Waterloo Primary School
Primary · 458m away
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Independent · 792m 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 · 1.4km away
Olsen House School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Church of England Primary School take?
St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Church of England Primary School?
St John's Church of England Primary School is in Liverpool, L22 9RG, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.