St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L27 7AG · Liverpool · primary school
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86th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 1,814 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "vibrant and nurturing environment" where pupils are happy and enjoy learning. The report highlights a well-devised curriculum and strong staff enthusiasm, though it identifies specific areas regarding memory retention and checking understanding that require attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well devised and ambitious," carefully designed so that "new learning builds on what pupils already know."
- Staff demonstrate "infectious enthusiasm" for their subjects, contributing to pupils’ positive behaviour and attitudes towards learning.
- Reading is a clear priority, with teachers being "highly skilled at teaching early reading" to ensure most pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "successfully follow the same curriculum as their peers" and achieve well.
- The school fosters personal development, encouraging pupils to take on responsibilities and engage in charity work for those "less fortunate than themselves."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must make more effective use of opportunities to revisit learning, as current strategies to help some pupils remember learning over time are "not sufficiently effective."
- Teachers need to check that all pupils have fully understood content before introducing new knowledge, as unaddressed misconceptions sometimes hinder learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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