Phoenix Primary School
Liverpool, L7 9LY · Liverpool · primary school
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93rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.0/10 against 1,344 of them, against 0.4/10 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 | 9.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.01 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Phoenix Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 9.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Gardening Club, Choir Club, or Mindfulness Colouring Club.
Getting in
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 significantly below the national median in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in reading, writing, and maths? How does the school ensure these interventions are effective for all learners?
What Ofsted said about Phoenix Primary School
Overview
Pupils feel “safe and happy” and are proud to be part of the “Phoenix family” at this inclusive primary school. Leaders have created a “broad and rich curriculum” that supports high expectations, resulting in pupils who “behave well” and “work hard” in calm, purposeful classrooms.
Strengths
- Staff take time to get to know pupils, ensuring all feel welcome and confident that issues like bullying are resolved quickly.
- Leaders prioritise reading, with effective phonics training and support helping pupils become “confident, fluent readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive tailored support, enabling them to “achieve well.”
- Staff morale is high, with leaders being “mindful of their workload and well-being.”
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils show “great care and consideration towards others.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the new curriculum is in early stages, meaning pupils are not “embedding their knowledge and skills as deeply” as in other areas.
- The personal development curriculum is “disjointed,” offering limited opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff trained to spot risks and leaders taking “swift action” to ensure pupils receive necessary support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 29% |
| 2023/24 | 24% |
| 2024/25 | 9% |
| 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
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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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