St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
Liverpool, L12 5EA · Liverpool · primary school
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84th 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. The school was inspected in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in reading, writing, and maths? How does the new inspection framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School, West Derby
Overview
St Mary’s is described as a “welcoming and supportive community” where pupils feel they belong and behave “exemplarily.” While attendance is above national figures and personal development is strong, the report identifies that pupils’ achievement is “not consistent,” particularly in mathematics and for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Attendance is above national figures, with leaders acting quickly to support families when concerns arise.
- Pupils behave very well, showing respect, care for others, and “highly positive attitudes to learning.”
- Personal development is strong; pupils grow into “confident and thoughtful young people” who are proud of their heritage and take on leadership roles with pride.
- Pastoral care is “highly supportive,” ensuring pupils feel safe and know whom to approach for guidance.
- The curriculum is “well designed and carefully sequenced,” being broad, balanced, and ambitious.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff consistently identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge of phonics and early writing.
- Teaching must improve pupils’ achievement in mathematics, which has declined and is below the national average.
- Leaders and governors should strengthen oversight of the curriculum and teaching to ensure disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn well.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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.
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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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