Childwall Valley Primary School
Liverpool, L25 1NW · Liverpool · primary school
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90th 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 — 3.4/10 against 2,330 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Childwall Valley 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 6.0% 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 (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Judo, Chess, Board games, Lego, and gymnastics clubs, play football, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 156. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum for those who attend?
What Ofsted said about Childwall Valley Primary School
Overview
Childwall Valley Primary School is described as a “nurturing school” where pupils feel safe and belong. The report states that leaders have created a culture where attendance is “everybody’s responsibility” and that the school is a “haven of calm and security.” Pupils generally achieve well, with attainment close to national averages, though some older pupils have gaps in knowledge.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- The early years curriculum is “ambitious,” prioritising communication and rich texts that spark children’s imagination.
- Reading is a “clear strength,” with initiatives like the ‘star reader’ award motivating pupils to read widely.
- Inclusion “sits at the heart of this school,” with meticulous support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Pupils demonstrate “empathy and compassion,” contributing to a harmonious environment where bullying is rare.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the new approach to securing foundational knowledge in core subjects is “followed consistently well” for all pupils, especially older ones.
- Teachers should routinely design activities that help pupils “deepen and apply their learning” across the curriculum.
- Leaders should continue to embed systems to reduce persistent absence, particularly for pupils with special educational needs.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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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