Netherley Park Primary School
Liverpool, L27 7AE · Liverpool · primary school
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75th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.0/10 against 826 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 12.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Netherley Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 12.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school manage class sizes with the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Netherley Park Primary School
Overview
Norman Pannell Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils enjoy attending school, feel safe, and demonstrate positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning. The school fosters a calm environment where staff hold high expectations for achievement, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a ‘well-ordered curriculum’ which is ‘ambitious for all pupils’, particularly in early years where communication, language, and reading are prioritised.
- Staff use assessment strategies effectively in most subjects to help pupils progress, and there is a ‘consistent approach to the teaching of early reading’ with well-trained phonics instruction.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and supported well, enabling them to ‘access a full curriculum’ alongside their peers.
- The school maintains a ‘positive and respectful culture’, with pupils showing high levels of respect for others and valuing diversity.
- Governors ‘hold leaders to account for their work effectively’ and ask probing questions to understand the school’s strengths and areas for development.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is ‘not as well developed’, meaning essential knowledge is unclear and hinders pupils from building upon what they already know.
- Assessment information is not always used effectively in certain subjects, which can prevent some pupils from achieving as highly as they could.
- Leaders must continue to drive improvements in attendance, as some pupils do not attend regularly, disrupting their learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders ensuring staff can recognise signs of risk and working well with other agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 12% |
| 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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