St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L32 9QX · Knowsley · primary school
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29th 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 — 2.9/10 against 1,958 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Laurence'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%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils take part in the Daily Mile, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 390 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Laurence's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Laurence’s Catholic Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils benefit from warm, supportive relationships with staff and typically achieve well across a broad range of subjects. The school fosters an environment where children are confident, inquisitive, and respectful of others.
Strengths
- Reading and vocabulary development are central to the curriculum, supported by a successful new phonics programme and prompt help for those with gaps in knowledge.
- The curriculum is ambitious, relevant, and carefully organised from Nursery to Key Stage 2, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers in most subjects skilfully identify and address misconceptions, ensuring pupils’ learning is unhindered.
- Attendance is a high priority, with effective actions taken to reduce absence rates, which are now improving.
- Pupils develop a strong sense of self-belief and are well prepared for life beyond the local area, including online safety.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not support pupils well enough to recall and build on learning from previous year groups, preventing secure foundations for new learning.
- The governing body has gaps in knowledge and skills, hampering its ability to hold the school to account with sufficient rigour in some areas.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 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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