St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L24 0SN · Liverpool · primary school
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87th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 752 of them, against 3.3/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| 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 Christopher's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Creative Kids, Disney Club, Maths Club, Writing Club, Yoga and Mindfulness, Ariel Trust Athletics, Boys' and Girls' Football, Choir, Dance Club, and Guitar/Ukulele. A breakfast club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 389 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Christopher's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Christopher's Catholic Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "safe, valued and known as individuals" within a nurturing community. The report highlights that while attainment is improving and disadvantaged pupils make strong progress, significant gaps remain in foundational skills and attendance. Leaders are actively addressing these issues, with actions "beginning to have an impact" on teaching consistency and pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- Disadvantaged pupils perform above national averages in reading and make "secure progress" from their starting points.
- The curriculum is "coherent and ambitious," helping pupils develop "rich vocabulary" and access learning effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported to access the full curriculum" and make steady progress.
- Staff create a "caring and welcoming" environment where children learn well through play and feel emotionally secure.
- Leaders provide free enrichment activities, ensuring no pupil misses out on experiences like trips and clubs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must work with external agencies to achieve "sustained reductions in absence," particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Teaching of phonics and multiplication tables needs strengthening so pupils achieve outcomes that "reach national averages."
- Teachers should regularly check understanding to "address gaps in learning promptly," including those caused by absence.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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