Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L9 6BU · Liverpool · primary school
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79th 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 — 2.9/10 against 736 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 216 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 steps are taken to improve attainment in writing?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel "happy and safe" and demonstrate "positive" behaviour. Leaders have established "ambitious, logically ordered subject curriculums" that enable pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well. The inspection confirms the school’s overall effectiveness is Good.
Strengths
- Classrooms are described as "calm yet ‘buzzing’ with eager pupils learning," with staff maintaining high expectations.
- Early reading teaching has been "extensively and successfully revised," helping pupils master basics "quickly and securely."
- The Reception curriculum is "exceptionally well thought out," skilfully developing children’s communication and language.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they study the "same ambitious curriculum as their peers."
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of additional learning and experiences," including extra-curricular activities and roles such as prefects.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, staff do not help pupils well enough to "retrieve some of their prior learning from their memory," hindering the building of new understanding.
- Leaders do not ensure that pupils in upper key stage 2 are familiar enough with the work of a "wide and diverse range of authors," which holds back some older pupils’ learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff being "fully informed," "alert to any changes" in pupils, and linking carefully with other agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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