The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 337
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Liverpool
- Head
- Mrs Jill Wright (Head teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Boundary Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, L6 2HZ
Town setting
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Kensington Primary School
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St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitefield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whitefield Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitefield Primary School?
Whitefield Primary School currently has 337 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitefield Primary School take?
Whitefield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitefield Primary School?
Whitefield Primary School is in Liverpool, L6 2HZ, in the Liverpool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitefield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Whitefield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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