St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L32 9PF · Knowsley · primary school
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34th of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 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 — 1.8/10 against 2,066 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| 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 Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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 (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Voices, Bracelet Making, Sign language, Mindfulness, Dance, Shakespeare, Lego Club, and Movement and Mark Making clubs. Sports include football and girls football, alongside craft. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 237 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 curriculum integrate the named arts and music activities into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils feel “happy and safe” at this Catholic primary school, where leaders maintain “high expectations” for learning and behaviour. The inspection found that the curriculum is generally “ambitious” and well-delivered, enabling pupils to “achieve well” and develop strong personal qualities. However, inconsistencies in curriculum planning in specific subjects and the early years hinder some pupils’ progress.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, “work hard” and benefit from a “wide range of after-school activities” that develop their talents.
- Leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified timely and “achieve well” alongside classmates.
- Early reading is strong, with staff delivering phonics programmes effectively and providing “effective additional support” for those who struggle.
- Staff feel like “part of a family” and appreciate that leaders are “considerate of their workload.”
- Governors “fulfil their statutory duties” and offer appropriate support and challenge to school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must “finalise their curriculum thinking across all subjects” to ensure essential knowledge is identified, particularly in one or two subjects where pupils lack deep subject knowledge.
- The Nursery Year curriculum requires refinement to ensure children have “ample opportunities to develop their spoken language” and vocabulary.
- Teachers must address pupils’ misconceptions “promptly enough” to prevent gaps in knowledge in some subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong, shared understanding” across the school and staff who are “swift to identify any pupils who may be at risk of harm.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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