The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- 61% 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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 211
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 61.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Knowsley
- Head
- Mr Colin Richardson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | 17 June 2010
Full inspection
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2008 | 22 January 2008
Full inspection
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Melverley Road, Kirkby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L32 0RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael and All Angels Catholic Primary School
Primary · 493m away
Melling Primary School
Primary · 755m away
Millbrook Community Primary School
Primary · 791m away
Kirkby CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Meadow Bank School
Special school · 1.5km away
Meadowbank Secondary Special School
Special school · 1.5km away
Kirkby High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Westvale Primary School?
Westvale Primary School currently has 211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westvale Primary School take?
Westvale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westvale Primary School?
Westvale Primary School is in Liverpool, L32 0RQ, in the Knowsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westvale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Westvale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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