The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 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
- 238
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 37.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Joanne McCormick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
September 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Holly Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L7 0LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing's Leadership Academy Wavertree
Secondary · 981m away
Heygreen Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chatham Place Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Christian Fellowship School
Independent · 1.3km away
Archbishop Blanch CofE High School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Smithdown Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery take?
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery?
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery is in Liverpool, L7 0LH, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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