Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School
Liverpool, L4 5RW · Liverpool · primary school
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91st 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,001 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| 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.
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and participate in cricket, dance, tennis, badminton, yoga, and football. The school offers a residential visit and a breakfast club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School
Overview
This is a “highly inclusive school” where leaders are “ambitious for all pupils,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Pupils enjoy attending, behave well, and feel treated fairly, with effective systems in place to deal with bullying swiftly.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious for all pupils” and, in most subjects, is designed to “build logically on pupils’ learning over time.”
- Reading is prioritised from the early years, with a “carefully constructed phonics programme” delivered by well-trained staff, helping most pupils become confident readers.
- Staff provide “effective support” for pupils with SEND, enabling them to access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils develop personally through opportunities such as charitable work, holding responsibilities like “eco-councillors,” and learning about diversity and British values.
- Governors “know their roles and responsibilities well” and challenge leaders to ensure the school continues to improve.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum design is not finalised, meaning pupils do not always “build on their knowledge in a coherent way.”
- Some parents feel they are not well informed about their children’s learning or school changes; leaders should improve communication so parents understand how to support their children.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “robust culture of safeguarding” where staff follow clear procedures and leaders act promptly on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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