Aintree Davenhill Primary School
Liverpool, L10 8LE · Sefton · primary school
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20th of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,275 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aintree Davenhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Musical Minds, Spanish, Choir, and Dance clubs, or play football and dodgeball. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 446 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the higher standard attainment is below the national median, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Aintree Davenhill Primary School
Overview
Aintree Davenhill Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "welcoming, vibrant" environment where pupils are "very happy" and feel safe. The inspection confirms that leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in a "calm and purposeful" atmosphere where pupils work hard and achieve well across most areas of the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well supported by their teachers, who care about them" and remain focused on their learning.
- The curriculum is "suitably broad and ambitious," with teachers using strong subject knowledge to help pupils gain a "deep body of subject knowledge."
- Early reading is "expertly taught," ensuring children become "fluent, confident readers" by the end of Year 2.
- Systems for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effective, allowing them to "access the same curriculum as their peers."
- Governors "know the school very well" and effectively support and challenge leaders, while staff well-being is prioritised.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school has not identified the key knowledge pupils need, meaning learning is not always strongly linked to prior knowledge. The school should ensure all subject curriculums clearly set out the knowledge and the order in which it should be taught.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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