St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L36 5XL · Knowsley · primary school
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45th 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 the 4,023 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.8/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.8 out of 10 nationally. The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and Children's University, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 334 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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
Since the inspection is recent, what specific improvements have been made in the areas graded lower? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils’ daily routine?
What Ofsted said about St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Anne’s Catholic Primary School provides a high-quality education where pupils are “exceedingly well prepared for life in modern Britain.” The report highlights a “calm, nurturing culture” with strong personal development, though it notes specific areas for improvement in writing outcomes and the tracking of progress for some pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Leaders provide an “extremely well-designed and coherent programme of personal development” that deeply embeds British values and respect for diversity.
- Pupils enjoy a “broad and ambitious” curriculum with rich enrichment opportunities, including musical productions and residential visits that build resilience.
- Staff create a welcoming environment where pupils “skip into school, eager to begin learning” and feel safe and valued.
- Attendance is in line with national averages, supported by leaders who “respond swiftly to any decline” and work sensitively with families.
- Staff morale is high, with employees feeling “valued, included in decision making” and appreciative of professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine oversight of progress for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to ensure “clear and detailed evidence” supports achievement.
- Staff, including those in the early years, must be supported to close gaps in writing skills, ensuring progress is “consistently positive” for those catching up.
- Staff need to consistently correct pupils’ misconceptions to prevent repeated errors, particularly in writing.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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