St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary Academy
Liverpool, L11 1DB · Liverpool · primary school
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95th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.4/10 against 1,292 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 428 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the curriculum address the gap between the expected and higher standards?
What Ofsted said about St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary Academy
Overview
The inspection found that while staff know pupils well and maintain "strong and positive relationships," pupils’ achievement is "variable," particularly for older learners. The report highlights that some pupils are "not as well prepared as they need to be for secondary education" due to gaps in fluency and knowledge. Consequently, the quality of education, leadership, and early years provision were judged to require improvement, though behaviour and personal development were rated good.
Strengths
- Staff "effectively support pupils’ physical and mental well-being," with particular success in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes to their learning," strive to follow school values, and "get on well with each other."
- The school has an "effective phonics programme" and a "robust programme to support pupils who find reading more difficult."
- Attendance and punctuality have "recently improved," increasing time available for learning.
- Pupils are "well informed about how to stay safe" and enjoy broadening experiences through roles of responsibility and school trips.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not focused sufficiently well on the most important information," leaving pupils struggling to understand and apply learning in subjects like mathematics.
- The school does not address "considerable gaps in pupils’ knowledge with sufficient rigour," resulting in persistent misconceptions and underdeveloped writing skills.
- Leadership in some key areas is "underdeveloped," and the identification of SEND needs is inconsistent, hindering effective support for some pupils.
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 | 42% |
| 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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