Halewood Church of England Primary Academy
Liverpool, L26 6LB · Knowsley · primary school
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6th of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 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 2,551 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 8.2/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Halewood Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 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
With the similar-intake comparison showing a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are being used to support pupil progress? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Halewood Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud to be a member of this school” who “love to learn” and feel “safe and very happy.” The report highlights that staff care for pupils “exceptionally well” and that leaders are “very ambitious” for academic outcomes, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “excellent relationships” with classmates, with bullying concerns addressed quickly by leaders.
- In reading, writing, and mathematics, pupils “achieve exceptionally well” by the time they leave the school.
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils developing a “deep understanding of mental well-being” and being “very well prepared for life in modern Britain.”
- Staff are “very happy working at this school” and appreciate leaders’ consideration of their workload and well-being.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities follow the “same ambitious curriculum” as their classmates, with needs identified quickly.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must provide “robust guidance” so teachers can teach subject curriculums in a “logical order” and check that pupils have acquired essential knowledge in foundation subjects.
- Leaders should review their approaches to evaluating subject curriculums, as oversight is “not as strong in some subjects,” hindering consistent achievement across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff regularly trained and understanding their responsibilities in keeping children safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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