Hunts Cross Primary School
Liverpool, L25 0PJ · Liverpool · primary school
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63rd 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 — 3.6/10 against 2,594 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hunts Cross Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 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 (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access clubs including board games, coding, cookery, craft, creative writing, eco club, gardening, and homework support. Sports options cover football, multi skills, yoga, skoot school, balance bike sessions, swimming, and BikeAbility cycle awareness training. Arts and music provision includes choir, dance, recorder, and whole class ensemble guitar. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 328 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 50.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Hunts Cross Primary School
Overview
Hunts Cross Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where pupils are “happy to come to school every morning” and feel safe. The report highlights that staff maintain high expectations for behaviour, resulting in a “calm and orderly” atmosphere where children listen respectfully to one another.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” with “careful thought” given to content, ensuring Reception children are “well prepared for the key stage 1 curriculum.”
- Teachers deliver lessons effectively using a “wide range of teaching strategies” to capture pupil interest, supported by “knowledgeable subject leaders.”
- Reading is a strong priority; “good reading habits are especially well established in the early years,” with refined phonics teaching helping pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “identified promptly and accurately,” often before they join Reception.
- The personal development programme is “well designed,” helping pupils learn about diverse cultures and values such as “honesty and the importance of teamwork.”
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects,” assessment strategies are “underdeveloped,” meaning teachers lack the information needed to check what pupils have learned and identify gaps in understanding.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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