Litherland Moss Primary School
Liverpool, L21 0DB · Sefton · primary school
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10th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.2/10 against 1,026 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| 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.
Litherland Moss Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Litherland Moss Primary School
Overview
Litherland Moss Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "happy and safe" and "confident to raise concerns." Leaders have established a "logically ordered curriculum" that effectively develops academic knowledge and personal development, ensuring most pupils are "well equipped for their learning in high school and beyond."
Strengths
- Pupils adhere to school values such as "kindness, resilience, integrity and collaboration," contributing to an "orderly, calm and purposeful" environment.
- Reading is prioritised, with "skilled teachers" implementing early phonics well so pupils develop "reading fluency quickly."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is timely, ensuring they "learn well and have access to the same curriculum as their peers."
- Staff well-being is valued, with leaders being "mindful of their mental health and workload," resulting in staff who "enjoy working at the school."
- Pupils engage in wide-ranging personal development opportunities, including after-school clubs and leadership roles, fostering "emotional resilience."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, subject leaders lack the expertise to support teachers effectively, meaning the curriculum is not always delivered consistently well.
- Teachers’ strategies to help pupils retain knowledge in a few subjects are not as effective as they should be, leading to gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being "vigilant" and "skilled at spotting potential signs of neglect and/or abuse."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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
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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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