Mosspits Lane Primary School
Liverpool, L15 6UN · Liverpool · primary school
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20th 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 — 7.0/10 against 4,250 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| 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.
Mosspits Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 10.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Everton Supporters' Club, participate in Everton in the Community sports, sing in the choir, and visit Goodison Park, Delamere, the Slavery Museum, and the Museum of Liverpool.
Getting in
The published school roll is 391 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Everton in the Community programme?
What Ofsted said about Mosspits Lane Primary School
Overview
Mosspits Lane Primary is described as a “warm and welcoming school” where pupils “flourish” and feel “happy and safe.” Leaders maintain “high expectations” for behaviour and academic success, supported by a “well-designed curriculum” that helps pupils achieve well. The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils embodying values such as treating people equally and excelling in sporting activities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and balanced,” allowing pupils to “build their knowledge successfully over time” and secure a “rich body of knowledge.”
- Teachers use assessment information “expertly” to address misconceptions quickly, ensuring most pupils learn “without gaps in their understanding.”
- Early years provision is “highly ambitious,” with teachers adept at developing children’s “vocabulary and language skills” in readiness for Year 1.
- Phonics teaching is delivered “consistently well,” with books matched to sounds pupils know and effective support for those with gaps.
- Staff workload has been reduced, and governors “support and challenge leaders” to uphold high aspirations for pupil success.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, preventing some from accessing the curriculum as well as they should.
- Some older pupils do not read “as fluently and accurately as they should,” hindering their ability to access the wider curriculum due to insufficient regular reading practice.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff well trained to spot signs of risk and report concerns quickly, while pupils learn to keep themselves safe both on and offline.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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