St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Merseyside, L31 2LB · Sefton · primary school
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4th of 69 primary schools in Sefton we can score, 74 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 2,232 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 92 | 35% | 3.22 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in December 2025 used the new report-card framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 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
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects? What does the daily timetable look like for children attending the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The inspection describes a school where leaders have fostered a culture of "high expectations" and "continuous improvement." Pupils experience a "strong sense of belonging" in a "welcoming and nurturing" environment, achieving well across the curriculum and demonstrating "respectful and courteous behaviour."
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well in national assessments" and "read fluently and confidently," with "consistently high quality" work in books.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," "research-informed," and "coherently sequenced," enabling pupils to "access the full curriculum."
- Staff "expertly adapt teaching" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they "progress very well."
- Attendance is supported by "tailored strategies," resulting in pupils who "attend regularly" and feel "settled and included."
- Leaders have created a "highly developed and effective staff team" with "high morale" and "high-quality, research-informed professional learning."
Areas to improve
- Leaders and governors should "sustain the effectiveness of their work in all areas" and "seek continued improvement" to "drive a transformational impact for all pupils," particularly those facing barriers to learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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