St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Liverpool, L31 6DE · Sefton · primary school
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32nd 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 — 3.7/10 against 3,537 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 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 school support pupils who are not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific clubs or trips are available this term? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
Overview
St Andrews Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "kind and compassionate" and feel "happy and safe." The report highlights a "logically ordered curriculum" that allows children to build successfully on their learning, supported by staff who maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
Strengths
- Teachers introduce new content clearly and typically check that pupils have learned what has been taught, ensuring most pupils are secure in their knowledge.
- Reading is central to the curriculum, with staff appropriately trained in phonics; pupils in key stage 1 become "fluent readers" and older pupils "love reading for pleasure."
- Leaders quickly identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing effective support so they can access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school offers a "rich personal development curriculum," giving pupils wide opportunities to develop talents in sports, music, and leadership roles.
- Staff behaviour is sensible and lessons are rarely disrupted, contributing to an orderly environment where pupils respect cultural and religious diversity.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers’ checks on pupils’ learning are not as effective, leading to gaps in knowledge; leaders should ensure teachers have the skills to check learning effectively across all curriculum areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff familiar with government guidance on keeping pupils safe and collaborating closely with external agencies 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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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