Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L23 2RQ · Sefton · primary school
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52nd of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 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 the 4,024 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Choir, CAFOD Club, and Eco Council. Sports include football and the Premier League Primary Stars Festival. Arts and music activities feature Rocksteady Music and Great Crosby Does Eurovision. A trip to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is organised, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 725 pupils against a stated capacity of 760. 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Overview
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils describe the environment as a ‘happy place’. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, delivering an ambitious curriculum that enables strong achievement. The school fosters a supportive community where staff know pupils well, and parents describe the setting as a ‘family’.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘kind and considerate towards each other’ and demonstrate a ‘mature attitude towards their learning’.
- Leaders have designed an ‘aspirational curriculum’ that identifies key knowledge, preparing children well for key stage 1 and enabling all pupils to achieve well.
- Staff are skilled at identifying misconceptions and providing extra help, ensuring pupils can ‘connect new learning to what they know already’.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with a consistent phonics approach; most key stage 2 pupils ‘enjoy reading’ and are eager to discuss their favourite books.
- Governors ‘support and challenge leaders’ effectively, and staff appreciate efforts to reduce workload and support well-being.
Areas to improve
- A small number of staff do not deliver aspects of the phonics programme as leaders intend, hindering some pupils from becoming ‘confident and fluent readers as quickly as they should’. Leaders must ensure all staff are equipped to deliver this programme successfully.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and working closely with external agencies to ensure vulnerable pupils receive timely help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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