The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
26% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 157
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 57.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Miss Clare Parkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rose Villas, Wavertree, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 8HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoyal School for the Blind (Liverpool)
Special school · Very close
The Blue Coat School
Secondary · 584m away
Mosspits Lane Primary School
Primary · 818m away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Lawrence Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
King David Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
King David High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Childwall Sports & Science Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wavertree Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Wavertree Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wavertree Church of England School?
Wavertree Church of England School currently has 157 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wavertree Church of England School take?
Wavertree Church of England School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wavertree Church of England School?
Wavertree Church of England School is in Liverpool, L15 8HJ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wavertree Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Wavertree Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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