The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 231
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 68.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mr M White (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bigdale Drive, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L33 6XL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Primary · 521m away
All Saints Catholic High School
Secondary · 617m away
Knowsley Northern Primary Support Centre
Special school · 702m away
Eastcroft Park School
Primary · 877m away
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ravenscroft Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Marie's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Marie's Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Marie's Catholic Primary School?
St Marie's Catholic Primary School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Marie's Catholic Primary School take?
St Marie's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Marie's Catholic Primary School?
St Marie's Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L33 6XL, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Marie's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Marie'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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