Northcote Primary School
Liverpool, L9 1HW · Liverpool · primary school
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81st 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 — 2.5/10 against 1,064 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 45.0 · 13 | 40% | 0.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northcote Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, multi-sports, and dance clubs, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Northcote Primary School
Overview
Northcote Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as happy and achieving well at this "caring school," benefiting from a "rich diet of wider opportunities" and excellent behaviour. The report confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is "excellent," with children following well-established routines and moving around the school "beautifully."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," with a recently refreshed structure that has improved clarity on what pupils learn.
- There is an "effective, systematic approach to the teaching of phonics and early reading," ensuring most pupils become confident, fluent readers.
- Staff form strong relationships with pupils and families, offering support such as coffee mornings and signposting to other agencies.
- Governors offer "effective support and challenge," and the school has adapted well to changes in context, including increased numbers of pupils with SEND.
Areas to improve
- The early years curriculum does not always identify knowledge in sufficient detail, which "hampers some children’s preparation for future learning."
- Errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and handwriting often go unchecked, causing some pupils to "continue to repeat these errors."
- The proportion of pupils who are "persistently absent remains stubbornly high," despite the school’s steadfast approach to improving attendance.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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