All Saints Catholic Primary School
Bootle, L20 4LX · Sefton · primary school
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25th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.3/10 against 1,344 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in April 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 312 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the April 2026 inspection highlight for improvement? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about All Saints Catholic Primary School
Overview
All Saints Catholic Primary School is described as a "calm, caring and ambitious community" where pupils feel "safe, happy and confident." The report highlights strong standards in attendance, behaviour, early years provision, inclusion, and personal development, while noting that achievement and curriculum delivery meet the expected standard.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, with pupils arriving "promptly each day, prepared and ready to learn" and valuing school as a place of learning.
- Behaviour is excellent, creating a "positive, calm and respectful environment" where bullying is "simply not tolerated."
- Early years provision is strong, with a deliberate focus on language and phonics ensuring children are "well prepared to reach a good level of development."
- Inclusion is highly effective, with "carefully tailored support" enabling pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to "thrive and achieve success."
- Personal development is comprehensive, teaching pupils to "keep physically and mentally healthy" and understand fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum, "particularly in relation to writing, is consistently well taught across all year groups" to meet diverse pupil needs.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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