Garston Church of England Primary School
Liverpool, L19 5NS · Liverpool · primary school
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14th 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 — 9.0/10 against 1,435 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.79 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Garston Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Garston Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “happy” and form “trusting relationships” with staff. Leaders have designed a “relevant and ambitious curriculum” that prepares children exceptionally well for their next stage of education, supported by “high standards of behaviour” and effective safeguarding.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary” and “impeccable,” with classrooms described as “calm and purposeful.”
- The early years provision is “Outstanding,” with children “exceptionally well prepared” for future learning through focused language development.
- Staff deliver the phonics curriculum “consistently well,” ensuring pupils gain the knowledge needed to become “successful readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” and “readily take part” in all school activities.
- Staff morale is “high,” with leaders ensuring workloads are “manageable” and providing regular training.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” curriculum refinement is at an “earlier stage,” leading to “uneven” pupil knowledge. Leaders must ensure changes are “implemented fully” so pupils build knowledge equally well across all aspects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and leaders being “tenacious in following up any concerns raised.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 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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