St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School
Liverpool, L6 4BX · Liverpool · primary school
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25th 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 — 8.5/10 against 998 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 11.0% 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 (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
An after-school club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 441 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St. Margaret's Anfield Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St. Margaret’s Anfield Church of England Primary School “continues to be a good school.” The report describes a “nurturing and caring school community” where pupils feel safe and leaders are “highly ambitious for the achievement of all pupils.”
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “broad, ambitious and interesting curriculum” that is carefully ordered to ensure new ideas build on previous learning.
- Staff are “skilled at identifying the specific needs of pupils with SEND,” ensuring they follow the same curriculum and achieve well.
- Phonics teaching is effective through a “well-ordered curriculum,” resulting in most pupils becoming “successful readers” by the end of key stage 1.
- Classrooms are “calm” with clear expectations for behaviour, allowing pupils to concentrate and “do their best in lessons.”
- Governors and staff work productively in a “strong and supportive teamwork” environment, with staff feeling “proud to work at the school.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should “further develop the expertise of new leaders” in a small number of subjects to enable them to guide staff consistently effectively.
- Leaders must continue working with families to improve attendance, as some pupils “do not attend regularly enough” and miss out on learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are appropriately trained and concerns are “swiftly identified” and reported.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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