St Silas Church of England Primary School
Liverpool, L8 3TP · Liverpool · primary school
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21st 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 — 7.3/10 against 713 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Silas Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, tennis, basketball, and boxing clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 358 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support structures are in place for pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure all interested pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about St Silas Church of England Primary School
Overview
St Silas Church of England Primary School continues to be an outstanding school, confirmed during an ungraded inspection in June 2024. The report highlights a welcoming environment where pupils from diverse backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging and are well-prepared for secondary education.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" conduct, greeting others with "great courtesy and high levels of respect."
- The curriculum is "carefully crafted" and "ambitious," ensuring staff can build pupils’ knowledge securely.
- Staff are "highly skilled" in adapting teaching for pupils who speak English as an additional language and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is central to the curriculum; by the end of Year 2, pupils are "confident and fluent readers."
- Attendance rates are high due to effective prioritisation, and pupils flourish through enrichment activities like theatre visits and community service.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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