The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 289
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Cooper (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St John's Road, Huyton, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 0UX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Gabriel's CofE Primary School
Primary · 478m away
Newlands Hey
Independent · 494m away
Lord Derby Academy
Secondary · 543m away
Lawrence House School
Independent · 578m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 985m away
Blacklow Brow School
Primary · 1.0km away
Willow Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Huyton With Roby Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Sylvester Primary Academy?
Sylvester Primary Academy currently has 289 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sylvester Primary Academy take?
Sylvester Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sylvester Primary Academy?
Sylvester Primary Academy is in Liverpool, L36 0UX, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sylvester Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sylvester Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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