The Beacon Church of England Primary School
Liverpool, L5 3QG · Liverpool · primary school
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43rd 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 — 6.6/10 against 1,683 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 62% | 2.13 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 38% | 3.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Beacon Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% 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 (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming and SPLASH Children's Art and Design, with trips to Edinburgh, The Water Park, the Lake District, Crosby Hall, and Merseyside.
Getting in
The published school roll is 474 pupils against a stated capacity of 340. 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 is available for pupils who fall below the expected standard in core subjects? How are the various trips organised to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about The Beacon Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils at this school “thrive in an ambitious and nurturing environment,” enjoying their learning and demonstrating exceptional behaviour. The inspection judged the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision to be “Outstanding.” The school’s success is rooted in its “profound understanding of, and respect for, the local community’s needs,” with a curriculum that is “highly motivating” and effectively sequenced.
Strengths
- The “‘Inspire’ curriculum” is praised for its “exceptional aspiration,” with subject knowledge “sequenced intricately” to help pupils build secure understanding over time.
- Staff are described as “experts at delivering the curriculum,” checking understanding regularly and intervening quickly to address misconceptions, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The approach to teaching reading is “consistent and effective,” with books “matched closely to pupils’ phonics knowledge” to develop confidence.
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with pupils developing a “deep sense of respect, equality and justice” and responding impressively to roles as young leaders.
- Leaders ensure staff workload is “manageable” and provide “high-quality professional development,” while maintaining “tenacious” oversight of school performance.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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