Greenbank Primary School
Liverpool, L18 1JB · Liverpool · primary school
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59th 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 — 5.2/10 against 2,056 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greenbank Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego Therapy, LFC Premier League Primary Stars, Basketball with Mersey Mavericks, and Gymnastics with EFC. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 434 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 who are below the national median in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the LFC Premier League Primary Stars programme?
What Ofsted said about Greenbank Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “confident and happy,” displaying “exceptional levels of respect” and a strong sense of community pride. The school maintains high expectations for achievement, with leaders providing effective support and governors holding staff to account.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff delivering the phonics programme well and providing “well-tailored support” for those finding it difficult.
- There is a “sharp focus on developing children’s and pupils’ language and vocabulary” from the Nursery Year through to Year 6.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including outdoor learning in the woodland area and performing as a choir.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “very well within lessons” using additional resources and external specialists.
- Effective strategies have improved attendance, and absence has reduced significantly.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the school has not identified essential knowledge, making it difficult for teachers to know what to teach and preventing pupils from developing a “deep body of subject knowledge.”
- Assessment approaches in some subjects are “in its infancy,” meaning teachers do not remedy gaps in learning quickly enough.
- The school must ensure teachers have clear guidance to design learning that helps pupils “know more over time” and use assessment to spot gaps effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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