Eastcroft Park School
Liverpool, L33 1EB · Knowsley · primary school
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40th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 898 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Eastcroft Park School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join multisports, football, dance and fitness activities. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Eastcroft Park School
Overview
Eastcroft Park School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and safe," with "calm and orderly" behaviour and rare incidents of bullying. Most pupils achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics, and are "well prepared for the curriculum in Year 7." However, the report highlights that attendance rates are "well below that of other pupils nationally," which negatively impacts learning, especially for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "regular, high-quality phonics sessions" and build accuracy and fluency quickly.
- The curriculum is "ambitious, carefully structured and clearly defined," with leaders taking effective action to improve achievement.
- Staff in the early years have a "secure understanding of how children develop" and build positive relationships with parents.
- Pupils develop "respect for people who may be different to themselves" and learn to persevere through challenges.
- Leaders provide "high-quality training and support for teachers," fostering a culture that supports improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve pupil attendance so that all pupils, particularly vulnerable groups, benefit fully from the curriculum.
- Teachers need to identify and correct errors in letter formation to improve the legibility and fluency of pupils' writing.
- Leaders should ensure clarity on what pupils with SEND most need to learn, so all staff focus on developing the same key knowledge.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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