The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sefton
- Head
- Mr Martin Murphy (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
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
St William Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L23 9XH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewfield School
Special school · Very close
Chesterfield High School
Secondary · 534m away
Forefield Junior School
Primary · 887m away
Waterside Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Chestnut Tree School
Independent · 1.6km away
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is St William of York Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St William of York Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St William of York Catholic Primary School?
St William of York Catholic Primary School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St William of York Catholic Primary School take?
St William of York Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St William of York Catholic Primary School?
St William of York Catholic Primary School is in Liverpool, L23 9XH, in the Sefton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St William of York Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St William of York 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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