Linacre Primary School
Bootle, L20 5ED · Sefton · primary school
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69th of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 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 — 0.2/10 against 422 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 17.0 · 1 | 40% | 0.03 |
| Ofsted | 0 | 35% | 0.02 |
| 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.
Linacre Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 17.0% 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%. 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 134 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
How does the school support pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the new Ofsted reporting framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Linacre Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school "requires special measures" because it is "failing to provide an acceptable standard of education" and leaders are not demonstrating the capacity to secure necessary improvement. Most inspection areas are rated as requiring "urgent improvement," with only personal development and wellbeing rated as "needs attention."
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility."
- Pupils enjoy specific activities, including "cookery, dance and art clubs" and visits to places of interest.
- The teaching of phonics is "improving."
- Recent changes have made the start of the school day "increasingly calmer," with staff greeting pupils warmly.
- Staff care about their wellbeing and consider workload, with morale "increasing slowly."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address "extensive and ongoing issues with pupils' poor behaviour" and low attendance, particularly for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
- The curriculum "lacks ambition" and has "embedded weaknesses," leaving pupils with significant gaps in basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Leaders and governors must ensure staff are "well trained" and raise expectations for pupil achievement and conduct rapidly.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an open culture where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed," ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 17% |
| 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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