St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L18 8BD · Liverpool · primary school
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16th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,551 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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 curriculum support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school provision?
What Ofsted said about St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, described as being “at the heart of the community” with a “caring and supportive environment.” Leaders have high expectations for behaviour and learning, resulting in pupils who feel safe, happy, and achieve well across most subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils display “strong achievement” and “positive attitudes to learning,” supported by an “ambitious and exciting” curriculum tailored to local context and interests.
- Reading is a high priority, with staff delivering phonics “effectively and with consistency” and immersing pupils in “high-quality texts.”
- Teachers adapt the curriculum well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same ambitious learning as their peers.
- Leaders promote pupils’ wider development well, helping them understand “fundamental British values” and appreciate differences in ethnicity, religion, and gender.
- Governors are committed to their roles, holding leaders to account for continual improvement while ensuring staff feel “valued and supported.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders must ensure teachers check that pupils’ understanding of new learning is secure before moving on to new concepts to prevent misconceptions.
- New subject leaders require greater curriculum expertise to fully support teachers and identify where additional help is needed to deliver the curriculum effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with all staff well trained to spot signs of risk and leaders working closely with external agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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