Park Brow Community Primary School
Liverpool, L32 6QH · Knowsley · primary school
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44th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.8/10 against 1,092 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Brow Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
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 457 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 new inspection framework’s separate grading affect the school’s current improvement plans? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Park Brow Community Primary School
Overview
The inspection highlights a school undergoing significant positive change under new leadership, with safeguarding standards met and a "calm and positive environment" established. While personal development is a "consistent strength" and teaching is of an "acceptable standard," overall achievement remains below the national average due to a "legacy of low attendance" and historical gaps in learning.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Personal development is a "consistent strength," with pupils showing "mature and detailed awareness" of diversity and British values.
- Staff demonstrate "secure subject knowledge" and effectively adapt teaching to support pupils with diverse needs, including those with special educational needs.
- Pupils feel "safe and understood," displaying "positive relationships" with staff and respectful behaviour towards peers.
- Leaders have established "effective interventions" and a clear curriculum that is beginning to improve pupils' language development and recall of key knowledge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen engagement with parents to improve attendance, as "too many pupils miss too much of their education."
- Staff need to provide "consistent and effective support" to close learning gaps for pupils who have missed significant education.
- Leaders should act with "greater precision" to tackle low attendance and raise achievement more rapidly, as improvements are only just beginning.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that safeguarding standards are met, ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe" through an open culture where safeguarding is "everyone's responsibility."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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