St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Liverpool, L16 2LN · Liverpool · primary school
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17th 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 the 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 27.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
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 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 369. 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
With the similar-intake comparison showing a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are used to support pupils in reaching the higher standard? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum to support learning?
What Ofsted said about St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Paschal Baylon Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a happy community where pupils are keen to attend. Leaders maintain high expectations for achievement and behaviour, ensuring most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging, with pupils taking on leadership roles and engaging in a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave impeccably in lessons and are keen and ready to learn, with leaders quickly resolving rare incidents of bullying.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that meets national aims, with clear identification of important knowledge in most subjects.
- Reading is prioritised across the school, with staff receiving regular training and struggling pupils receiving timely, effective support.
- Staff feel valued and well supported, with leaders being considerate of their well-being and workload.
- Pupils learn to respect differences and understand the importance of physical and mental well-being, developing a strong moral voice.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine curriculum thinking in a small number of subjects where essential knowledge is not clearly identified, causing uncertainty for teachers.
- Leaders should ensure subject leaders provide necessary professional development to teachers in a few subjects where support is currently insufficient.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders promoting a strong culture, accurate record-keeping, and regular staff training to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 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
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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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