Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School
Liverpool, L4 4ED · Liverpool · primary school
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42nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 1,072 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council and can join the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 490 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the after-school club structure its daily activities?
What Ofsted said about Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School
Overview
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy, safe and confident." The report highlights a strong culture where children "live and breathe the school’s mission to be ‘Ready, Kind and Safe’" and engage very well with learning in a calm environment.
Strengths
- Leaders have ensured an "ambitious and engaging curriculum" with subject knowledge delivered in a "logical order," helping pupils retain and apply knowledge effectively.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," supported by a well-resourced library and skilled staff who help pupils gain confidence in phonics and early reading.
- The provision for two- and three-year-olds is "well structured," preparing young children effectively for the demands of Key Stage 1.
- Leaders take "effective steps to reduce the barriers to learning" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they have equality of opportunity.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "extremely positive," with older pupils showing significant empathy for younger peers and those with additional needs.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils do not read as widely as they could across all subjects, which "limits the breadth and depth of subject-specific knowledge" they acquire; leaders should finalise their approaches to reading across the school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having established a "strong culture of safeguarding and a whole-school responsibility for pupils’ welfare."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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