St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Liverpool, L7 0LH · Liverpool · primary school
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58th 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 — 5.5/10 against 1,976 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 38% | 1.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Crafts & Story Time, Tech Club, Chess, and Book Club. Sports include Indoor Athletics, while arts and music cover Choir, Dance, and Music & Movement. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum balance the various arts and music offerings?
What Ofsted said about St Sebastian's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Pupils value the "caring relationships" with staff, which helps them feel happy and secure at school. The report describes a "calm and orderly atmosphere" where pupils behave well, are kind to one another, and achieve well academically, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "attentive in lessons" and "keen to share their thoughts," responding positively to high expectations for academic success.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff are "experts at spotting any pupils who fall behind," ensuring most pupils read with "increasing fluency and confidence" by Year 2.
- The school provides a "wide range of activities," including sports and choir, allowing pupils to develop talents and make a "positive difference in the local community."
- Staff use effective approaches to help pupils with SEND access the curriculum, and these pupils "appreciate the ways that staff and their classmates support them."
- Leaders have taken "effective action to reduce the number of pupils who are absent," resulting in improving attendance rates.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, "curriculum thinking requires further precision," making it difficult for teachers to design activities or check learning, so some pupils do not learn as well as they could.
- The governing body lacks "robust strategic oversight" of education quality and does not hold the school to account with "sufficient rigour."
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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