The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% 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
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 500
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mr Jamie Luck (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Spring Grove, West Derby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L12 8SJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRunnymede St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 775m away
St Edward's College
Secondary · 824m away
The Hospital and Home Tuition Team at Sandfield Park School
Miscellaneous · 973m away
Sandfield Park School
Special school · 973m away
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Broughton Hall Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Corinthian Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
West Derby School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Catholic Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Catholic Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Catholic Junior School?
St Paul's Catholic Junior School currently has 500 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Catholic Junior School take?
St Paul's Catholic Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Catholic Junior School?
St Paul's Catholic Junior School is in Liverpool, L12 8SJ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Catholic Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Catholic Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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