St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Liverpool, L23 2TB · Sefton · primary school
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13th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.2/10 against 4,265 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Luke's Halsall Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Luke’s Halsall Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of community" and "very positive relationships between staff and pupils." The report highlights that pupils arrive with a smile, behave well, and are "well prepared for secondary school" by the time they leave Year 6.
Strengths
- Reading is a high priority, with an effective phonics programme and carefully matched books helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- The school provides an "ambitious curriculum" with clear learning steps, ensuring teachers know the order in which concepts should be taught.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported," with staff adapting delivery so most can learn alongside peers.
- There is great emphasis on personal development, with a "well-designed curriculum" for relationships and sex education helping pupils flourish.
- Staff feel valued due to leaders considering the impact of decisions on workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, information from learning checks is not shared well enough beyond classrooms, preventing a "deep enough understanding of what pupils know and can do."
- In a small number of subjects, some pupils do not retain new knowledge because teachers do not always help them to remember their learning.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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