The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 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
- 375
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 39.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mr Paul MacKenzie (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Leeside Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 9QX
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmPark Brow Community Primary School
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Kirkby High School
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Questions parents ask
What is St Laurence's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Laurence's Catholic Primary School?
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School currently has 375 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Laurence's Catholic Primary School take?
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Laurence's Catholic Primary School?
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L32 9QX, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Laurence's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Laurence'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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