Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Prescot, L34 6JJ · Knowsley · primary school
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26th of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 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 the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 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
Since the results for the higher standard are below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils aiming to exceed expected levels? How does the school integrate the breakfast and after-school clubs into the daily routine for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where leaders, staff, and pupils uphold the vision of ‘loving, learning and reaching out to all’. The inspection found strong relationships, with pupils feeling safe and well-supported by both peers and staff.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a ‘broad, ambitious and interesting curriculum’ that is thoughtfully sequenced, ensuring new ideas build on previous learning.
- Pupils achieve well in reading, supported by a ‘well-ordered curriculum’ for phonics and effective early identification of those at risk of falling behind.
- Staff are skilled at supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they follow the same curriculum as their peers.
- There is a ‘strong sense of community’, with pupils understanding equality, diversity, and their responsibilities as future citizens.
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively, and staff report ‘strong and supportive teamwork’ with manageable workloads.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, curriculum development is less robust, meaning pupils’ knowledge is ‘not as secure over time’ as in other areas.
- Leaders should sharpen aspects of teaching in these subjects to help pupils ‘know more and remember more over time’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks and a clear system in place to swiftly report concerns and access additional support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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