St John's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L4 1UN · Liverpool · primary school
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27th 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 — 7.1/10 against 2,502 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John's Catholic Primary 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, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Dance and Music, Arts and craft, Games and puzzles, or the Quiet corner/reading clubs. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 524 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St John's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This inspection describes a school where leaders, staff, and families work “exceptionally well together” to place pupils’ learning at the heart of all activities. The report highlights an “ambitious, well-designed curriculum” implemented with “consistency, care and rigour,” ensuring pupils are “exceptionally well prepared for the next stage in their education.” The environment is characterised as “calm, well-ordered and supportive,” with pupils demonstrating “exemplary” behaviour and a strong sense of belonging.
Strengths
- The curriculum has an “excellent focus on developing pupils’ acquisition of language,” with vocabulary learning woven carefully through all subjects.
- Staff possess “strong subject knowledge” and teach mathematics exceptionally well, using rigorous assessment to ensure pupils consolidate knowledge before progressing.
- Phonics teaching has improved significantly; staff are “well trained” and provide “effective support” so pupils read with “accuracy, fluency and confidence.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the “same ambitious curriculum as their peers” and receive “excellent support.”
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with pupils developing confidence through cultural visits, clubs, and roles of responsibility.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 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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