Anfield Road Primary School
Liverpool, L4 0TN · Liverpool · primary school
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100th of 104 primary schools in Liverpool we can score, 114 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 1,335 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 62% | 0.15 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Anfield Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend trips to Crosby Hall, York, Wales, London, and the Lake District. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 702 pupils against a stated capacity of 744. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are available in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Anfield Road Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy at this “calm and nurturing school,” where they conduct themselves well and are proud of their community. The report highlights considerable improvements to the curriculum and attendance following previously low results, with staff feeling well supported. However, the early years provision requires improvement, particularly regarding the consistency of language development and assessment arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils receive a “warm welcome” and are supported well to feel included, particularly those joining from overseas.
- Teachers are “skilled at questioning” to help pupils build on prior learning, resulting in good recall of key knowledge in most subjects.
- There is “strong provision to support pupils who start at the school speaking little or no English.”
- The new PSHE curriculum sets high expectations for personal development, helping pupils understand equality and healthy relationships.
- Staff benefit from professional development and additional time for curriculum responsibilities, which helps “ease their workload.”
Areas to improve
- Assessment arrangements in a small number of subjects and the early years are not strong enough to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge effectively.
- In the Nursery Year, some children do not have enough opportunities to develop communication and language skills or interact well with peers.
- Governors have not sufficiently held the school to account for the effectiveness of pupil premium expenditure on disadvantaged pupils.
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 | 16% |
| 2023/24 | 31% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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