Stockbridge Village Primary School
Stockbridge Village, L28 1AB · Knowsley · primary school
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41st of 48 primary schools in Knowsley we can score, 50 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 — 0.6/10 against 912 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stockbridge Village Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available, and pupils visit St Alberts Church.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes? How does the school manage the current over-capacity situation for new admissions?
What Ofsted said about Stockbridge Village Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Stockbridge Village Primary School “flourish in an environment where they feel happy and safe,” supported by “exceptionally strong” relationships with staff. The school delivers a “well-ordered curriculum” that inspires learners, with leaders demonstrating high ambition for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as “exemplary,” with “very rare” disruptions and a “harmonious learning environment” where bullying is not tolerated.
- Leaders have created an “ambitious and well-ordered curriculum” that ensures pupils are “well prepared for their next steps in education” in most subjects.
- Staff are “well supported by leaders,” who prioritise staff well-being and workload, resulting in a workforce that is “proud to work at the school.”
- Pupils benefit from a “wide range of opportunities” to develop interests, including clubs and leadership roles such as the school council.
- Governors “skilfully provide challenge and support to school leaders” to improve the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- In “one or two subjects,” leaders have not identified the essential knowledge pupils must learn, hindering some from developing a “deep body of subject knowledge.”
- For some pupils, reading books are “not well matched to the sounds that they are learning,” which prevents them from becoming proficient in reading as quickly as they could.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff being “well trained and constantly alert” to risks and working closely with outside agencies to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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