St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Prescot, L35 3SR · Knowsley · primary school
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12th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 1,710 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 4.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 261. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Leo's and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community
Overview
St Leo’s and Southmead Catholic Primary School Serving the Community continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as “happy, resilient and successful learners.” Leaders have established a “calm and orderly environment” with high expectations for behaviour and an “aspirational curriculum” that enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “designed to build on what pupils have learned before in a logical way,” with teachers adept at identifying misconceptions in most subjects.
- Reading is “front and centre of the curriculum,” supported by a new phonics programme and opportunities for pupils to experience high-quality texts and live performances.
- Pupils display a “mature attitude to their learning,” resulting in lessons that are “rarely disrupted” and a school described as “friendly” and “inclusive.”
- Leaders identify additional needs quickly, ensuring pupils with SEND “access the full curriculum with their peers and achieve well.”
- There is a strong focus on personal development, with pupils benefiting from clubs, educational visits, and learning about physical and emotional health.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, meaning they miss out on important learning opportunities.
- A small number of weaker readers are not catching up as quickly as they could, hindering their access to other areas of the curriculum.
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough if pupils have remembered previous learning, missing opportunities to address gaps or misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong safeguarding culture” where staff are trained regularly to spot signs of risk and work closely with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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