The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 239
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Trust
- LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emily Alty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kenyons Lane, Lydiate, Liverpool, Merseyside, L31 0BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthway Primary School
Primary · 542m away
Lydiate Primary School
Primary · 712m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 766m away
Deyes High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Green Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Primary · 1.4km away
Acre View Primary School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate's Ofsted rating?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate currently has 239 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate take?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate?
St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate is in Liverpool, L31 0BP, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate have a sixth form?
No, St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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