Blacklow Brow School
Liverpool, L36 5XW · Knowsley · primary school
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1st of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 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 — 9.1/10 against 4,299 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blacklow Brow School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 inspection is recent but lacks an overall grade, which specific areas received the highest ratings? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard, given that 14.0% currently achieve it?
What Ofsted said about Blacklow Brow School
Overview
Blacklow Brow School is described as a place where pupils achieve very well and approach learning with enthusiasm. The report highlights that the school provides a "welcoming, orderly and safe environment" where every pupil is "known, valued and supported to flourish."
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across subjects, with attainment in reading, writing and mathematics "above the national average" by Year 6.
- Attendance rates are "consistently high," with leaders acting decisively to remove barriers for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Behaviour is "calm, respectful and purposeful," with bullying being rare and issues dealt with "swiftly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "ambitious, broad and carefully designed," ensuring learning is "consistent and connected" across year groups.
- Leadership is "highly effective," with governors providing "purposeful challenge and support" to drive sustained improvements.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to improve disadvantaged pupils' attainment in writing so that the gap between them and their non-disadvantaged peers "closes further over time."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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