St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Liverpool, L4 3RL · Liverpool · primary school
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8th 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 — 7.9/10 against 1,668 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 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 Run and Happy Hedgehogs clubs, attend PGL/Kingswood, ski, and Barcelona trips, and use the after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 461 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School
Overview
The inspection found that St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School provides a high-quality education where pupils are “thoughtful, confident and socially aware.” Leaders have established a “caring school” with “consistently high” behaviour and an “ambitious, broad and balanced” curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next steps.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are rated at a “Strong standard,” with “calm, orderly and purposeful” classrooms and effective strategies to support regular attendance.
- The curriculum is “well sequenced” and teaching is refined by research, ensuring pupils build knowledge securely and develop fluency in reading and mathematics.
- Inclusion is rated at a “Strong standard,” with leaders identifying needs early and using “expert” strategies to remove barriers for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Personal development is rated at a “Strong standard,” fostering moral growth, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging through a well-designed programme and extra-curricular opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure disadvantaged pupils achieve as well as their non-disadvantaged peers by helping staff “identify gaps in knowledge more precisely so these can be closed quickly.”
- Leaders should maintain high standards and continue to drive improvement so that all pupils, including those needing additional help, receive the support required to achieve well.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders having established an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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