Park View Academy
Liverpool, L36 2LL · Knowsley · primary school
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16th 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 — 6.9/10 against 552 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| 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.
Park View Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% 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 May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 375 pupils against a stated capacity of 409. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current capacity?
What Ofsted said about Park View Academy
Overview
Park View Academy is described as a happy place where pupils enjoy a "welcoming atmosphere" and "excellent relationships" with one another. The school sets "high expectations" for learning, resulting in strong achievement across the curriculum and "exemplary" conduct, particularly among pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour and are well-guided to manage their own conduct, with older pupils taking on prestigious leadership roles.
- The curriculum is clearly designed with trust expertise, ensuring staff build effectively on pupils’ "prior knowledge" and address misconceptions.
- There is a "comprehensive approach" to phonics in the early years and key stage 1, enabling pupils to read with increasing accuracy.
- Strategies to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are effective, helping them access the curriculum and progress well.
- Personal development is exceptional, fostering resilience, character, and a detailed knowledge of "fundamental British values".
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, including the early years, assessment arrangements do not focus well enough on long-term retention, leading to gaps in pupils’ understanding of key subject knowledge.
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 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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