Springwood Heath Primary School
Liverpool, L19 4TL · Liverpool · primary school
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78th 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 — 3.6/10 against 2,066 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 62% | 1.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Springwood Heath Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, 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 (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Parkways Kids Club, play football, tennis, badminton, volleyball or hockey, and pursue drawing or computers. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 258. 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 activities does the Parkways Kids Club offer during the day? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Springwood Heath Primary School
Overview
Springwood Heath Primary School is described as a “very distinctive” institution where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, “thrive.” The report highlights a “rapid journey of improvement” under new leadership, noting that the school has decisively addressed previous shortcomings to create a “well-organised curriculum” and a positive, inclusive environment.
Strengths
- Pupils display “positive attitudes” and are “proud of the diverse nature of their school,” ensuring everyone feels welcome.
- Staff in the specially resourced provision know pupils “exceptionally well” and provide “well-tailored support.”
- The new leadership has “quickly won the confidence of staff, pupils and governors,” resulting in high morale.
- The governing body has improved its oversight, asking “plenty of probing questions” to hold leaders to account.
- Children in the early years learn quickly how to behave, listening and following “well-established routines.”
Areas to improve
- Some staff lack the expertise to support pupils with gaps in reading knowledge; the school must ensure staff receive support to “remedy the gaps in these pupils’ reading knowledge swiftly.”
- Teachers do not always focus on helping pupils retain key knowledge and vocabulary; the school should ensure learning designs help pupils build a “secure understanding across the curriculum.”
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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