Monksdown Primary School
Liverpool, L11 1HH · Liverpool · primary school
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71st 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 — 3.0/10 against 1,939 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Monksdown Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the 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 (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 614 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in reading results?
What Ofsted said about Monksdown Primary School
Overview
Monksdown Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment where pupils are well looked after. The school maintains high expectations for academic achievement, with staff offering timely support that enables pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to typically achieve well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The school provides a "broad, rich and ambitious curriculum" with logically ordered subject content in most areas, helping pupils build knowledge securely.
- Staff benefit from a "well-designed programme of training and support" which helps them develop subject knowledge and curriculum expertise.
- The school "caters well for pupils with SEND," using clear procedures to swiftly identify additional needs and adapt teaching effectively.
- Reading is prioritised from the Nursery Year, with effective phonics teaching and timely support ensuring pupils develop "fluency and confidence."
- Pupils behave well, are "polite, courteous" and contribute positively to society through active citizenship and enrichment activities.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not routinely check whether pupils have understood what they have been taught in some subjects, making it difficult to address misconceptions or gaps in learning.
- In some subjects, the school has not identified the key knowledge pupils should know from the early years to Year 6, preventing some pupils from deepening their learning as well as they could.
Safeguarding
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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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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