St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L37 2LX · Sefton · primary school
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48th 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 2,757 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| 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 Jerome's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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%. 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 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Minecraft, performing arts, creative, and choir clubs, alongside dodgeball, girls' football, football, and netball. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes?
What Ofsted said about St Jerome's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Jerome’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and benefit from positive relationships with staff and peers. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and academic success, ensuring that most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well. The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to develop as well-rounded individuals through various leadership responsibilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy at this welcoming school" and trust staff to help them with concerns, contributing to a strong sense of safety.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with key knowledge carefully organised to enable overall achievement.
- Effective systems identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Phonics teaching is rigorous, with staff providing "timely extra support" to ensure pupils catch up with their peers.
- Staff are "highly positive about working at the school" and value the support they receive from leaders, who are considerate of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a very small number of subjects, leaders must ensure the curriculum "builds securely on what pupils already know and can do" to deepen subject knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure teachers follow guidance to teach "essential knowledge in the curriculum as intended" in a small number of subjects where delivery has not been fully assured.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well-trained to spot signs of risk and leaders responding to concerns in a timely manner.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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