St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L33 6XL · Knowsley · primary school
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43rd 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 — 3.6/10 against 203 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 62% | 1.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Marie's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 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 support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the school ensure all pupils have access to enrichment activities?
What Ofsted said about St Marie's Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive in a “welcoming, friendly” environment where they feel part of a “loving family” and demonstrate “positive attitudes to their learning.” However, the quality of education requires improvement because the newly designed curriculum is “not delivered effectively across all subjects,” meaning too many pupils do not reach the school’s high aspirations.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “nurturing atmosphere” and behave well, adhering to the principle of being “ready, respectful, safe.”
- Staff provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they can “access the same curriculum as their peers.”
- Children make a “strong start in learning to read” through skilled phonics delivery in the early years.
- The school actively promotes good attendance and personal development, helping pupils become “responsible citizens.”
- Governors provide “strong oversight, support and challenge” to drive improvements in the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- The revised curriculum is not yet securely embedded, leading to variability in implementation and inconsistent pupil learning in some subjects.
- Assessment systems are not consistently applied, meaning gaps in pupils’ learning are not identified and addressed urgently enough.
- The revised reading curriculum for older pupils is in early stages, limiting the development of higher-order skills like comprehension and reading for pleasure.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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