Kirkby CofE Primary School
Liverpool, L32 1TZ · Knowsley · primary school
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22nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.3/10 against 2,557 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kirkby CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Dot Art to Pudsey competition and visit Kirkby Art Gallery. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 307 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 3.0% compared to the national 7%, what specific support is offered to pupils aiming for that level? How does the school integrate the breakfast and after-school clubs into the daily routine for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Kirkby CofE Primary School
Overview
Kirkby CofE Primary School is described as a "welcoming and happy school" where pupils enjoy being part of a "warm and caring learning community." The report highlights that leaders are determined for every pupil to succeed, with particular praise for the "Outstanding" early years provision and effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Early years provision is "Outstanding," with children "exceptionally well prepared" for key stage 1 through high-quality interactions and vocabulary development.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme with "expertise and confidence," ensuring books are "closely matched to the sounds that they have learned."
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and organised "logically," with effective assessment strategies to check pupil learning.
- Pupils demonstrate "polite and courteous" behaviour, feeling safe as staff deal with bullying "swiftly and effectively."
- Governors are "equipped well to offer challenge and support to leaders," and staff feel well supported regarding workload.
Areas to improve
- In a "very small number of subjects," teachers do not design learning that builds on prior knowledge, hindering pupils' ability to apply knowledge to "more sophisticated concepts."
- Some pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, have poor attendance, which "hinders these pupils’ learning of the intended curriculum."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff being "vigilant to the signs that may indicate a pupil is at risk of harm" and working closely with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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