The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 90
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- POPE FRANCIS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Scott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Back Lane, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 4UA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrosby High School
Special school · 1.1km away
Holy Family Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
St Michael's Church of England High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Michaels Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Valewood Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 1.8km away
Chestnut Tree School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School currently has 90 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L23 4UA, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic 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.