Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L15 8JL · Liverpool · primary school
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39th 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 — 7.2/10 against 1,329 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
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 Good Help Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 157 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the Catholic ethos influence daily classroom routines and community engagement?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School
Overview
Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Primary School is described as a “friendly school where everyone is welcome,” with “caring relationships” ensuring pupils feel “safe and happy.” The report states that pupils are “enthusiastic about their learning” and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders have designed an “ambitious and interesting” curriculum, and governors are “committed to securing the best outcomes for pupils.”
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and well mannered,” engaging enthusiastically in lessons and following school values to be “respectful, proud and safe.”
- Staff are “very well trained” to deliver phonics confidently, ensuring most pupils become “confident readers” by key stage 2.
- The school identifies additional needs effectively, allowing pupils with SEND to “learn the full curriculum alongside their peers.”
- A range of after-school activities and leadership roles, such as “well-being warriors,” support pupils’ wider personal development.
- Changes to marking policies have had a “positive impact on staff workload and well-being,” with parents describing the school as “their family.”
Areas to improve
- In a “very small minority of subjects,” the “small steps of learning are not precise enough,” hindering pupils from building knowledge over time.
- The school should refine these subject curriculums so staff are clear about the “essential knowledge that pupils should learn and the order in which to learn it.”
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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