The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England 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
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 26.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Drane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Road, Litherland, Liverpool, Merseyside, L21 8NZ
Town setting
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King's Lander Primary Academy
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Hatton Hill Primary School
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Litherland Moss Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes
Secondary · 1.1km away
Litherland High School
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Questions parents ask
What is St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School take?
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School?
St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School is in Liverpool, L21 8NZ, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Philip's Church of England Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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