Faith Primary Academy
Liverpool, L5 3LW · Liverpool · primary school
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98th 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 — 1.4/10 against 402 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.43 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Faith Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who are below the expected standard in reading and maths? How does the school plan to improve outcomes for the majority of pupils who currently fall below the national median?
What Ofsted said about Faith Primary Academy
Overview
Faith Primary Academy is described as a place where pupils "flourish" within a "close-knit, caring community" defined by "Compassion, Inclusion, Respect." While attendance, behaviour, and inclusion are rated at a "Strong standard," curriculum delivery and pupil achievement are currently at an "Expected standard" or "Needs attention," with leaders actively working to improve outcomes.
Strengths
- Attendance is "consistently impressive" and "significantly above national averages," supported by "bespoke support" for vulnerable pupils.
- Behaviour is "praiseworthy," creating a "calm, respectful and purposeful" environment where bullying is "very rare."
- Inclusion is "woven into the fabric of school life," ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND participate fully.
- Personal development is "extensive and carefully tailored," with pupils demonstrating "impressive maturity" in discussions about health and safety.
- Staff are "valued" and benefit from a "coherent, evidence-informed professional development programme."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff consistently check prior knowledge to address "gaps in pupils' learning" which currently widen for some.
- Staff need to ensure pupils fully grasp "subject-specific vocabulary" to prevent hindered progress through the curriculum.
- Leaders should maximise opportunities for "high-quality interactions in the early years" to deepen children's learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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