Westvale Primary School
Liverpool, L32 0RQ · Knowsley · primary school
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33rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 625 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westvale 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, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in December 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join science club and KS1 science club. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 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 take place during the science clubs? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Westvale Primary School
Overview
Westvale Primary School provides a positive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and keen to learn, with strong early years provision and effective personal development programmes. However, the report identifies that achievement, attendance, and support for vulnerable pupils require attention, as leaders have not yet fully addressed inconsistencies in curriculum sequencing or rigorous analysis of data.
Strengths
- Early years staff create a "stimulating, well-designed environment" that nurtures curiosity and helps children develop a "rich vocabulary" and confidence in language.
- Pupils benefit from a "well-structured personal, social, health and economic programme" that teaches them to keep themselves safe and understand healthy relationships.
- Staff greet pupils warmly, fostering a "close-knit school community" where children form close friendships and show mutual respect.
- Leaders promote "fundamental British values effectively," with pupils showing respect for others and understanding the importance of difference.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure they identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) more accurately so these pupils receive appropriate adaptations and make suitable progress.
- Governors should use relevant information to provide "more rigorous challenge" to school leaders, holding them to account for pupil achievement and attendance.
- Leaders need to check that their attendance strategy is having the intended impact, taking quick action to raise attendance rates, which remain "stubbornly low."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 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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