Springwell Park Community Primary School
Bootle, L20 6PG · Sefton · primary school
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62nd of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,361 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Springwell Park Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 440 pupils against a stated capacity of 482. 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Springwell Park Community Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils’ happiness and safety is paramount” and they are “well looked after.” It highlights a “broad and balanced curriculum” that helps pupils achieve well, supported by strong staff subject knowledge in many areas and a positive culture around behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- The school’s vision ensures “all pupils can achieve no matter their background or circumstance,” with barriers to learning actively removed.
- Staff deliver a curriculum in a “clear, sensible order,” helping pupils build on prior knowledge securely in many subjects.
- Pupils benefit from a “love of reading” promoted through daily story times, poetry days, and a consistent phonics programme.
- There is a strong emphasis on personal development, including opportunities for extra-curricular clubs, school responsibilities, and thorough safety education.
- Staff workload is managed effectively, with governors carrying out their duties well.
Areas to improve
- Procedures to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and communicate necessary adaptations are “not as robust as they could be,” sometimes hindering support.
- In a small number of subjects, staff subject knowledge is weaker, meaning some content is “not delivered as well as it could be” and leaders are less equipped to address issues.
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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