Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L37 8BZ · Sefton · primary school
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5th of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 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 — 8.2/10 against 4,049 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
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 of Compassion Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 232 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Overview
The inspection confirms that Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “thrive in this warm, happy and nurturing school,” where they feel safe and are held to high behavioural expectations. The school continues to provide an ambitious curriculum and exceptional personal development opportunities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious and well devised,” with teachers demonstrating “strong knowledge of the subjects that they teach.”
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff “teach the phonics programme effectively,” and pupils “read with accuracy and fluency.”
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is robust, as the school “quickly and accurately identifies the needs” of these pupils.
- Personal development is described as “exceptional,” featuring a “vast range of enrichment activities” including music, sport, and outdoor learning.
- Behaviour is “impeccable,” underpinned by a “strong culture of mutual respect” where pupils are “unfailingly considerate and courteous.”
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of subjects,” the curriculum does not sufficiently identify links with prior learning, meaning pupils sometimes struggle to remember what they have learned or make connections to deepen their understanding. The school should implement recent successful curriculum revisions across a wider range of subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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