The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
51%
-11.0pp 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)
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 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 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
- 403
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mrs Jude Ryan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sidney Powell Avenue, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMillbrook Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Westvale Primary School
Primary · 493m away
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Primary · 718m away
Melling Primary School
Primary · 855m away
All Saints Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Northwood Community Primary School (With Designated Special Provision)
Primary · 1.3km away
Parkfield School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School currently has 403 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School take?
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School?
St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L32 0TP, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Michael and All Angels 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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