All Saints Catholic Primary School

About All Saints Catholic Primary School

All Saints Catholic Primary School in Sefton is a state-funded primary for children aged 3 to 11, and its intake tells a distinct story about the community it serves. The school has 355 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, meaning it is operating below its maximum, with around 15% of places unfilled. That said, demand is solid: for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 43 applications for 30 places, with 27 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.34. The most striking demographic signal is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, which stands at 49.4%. That is well above the national average for primary schools and places All Saints among schools serving a significantly disadvantaged catchment. The school is Roman Catholic in character, and while the data doesn't specify faith-based admissions criteria, the religious designation is likely a factor for local Catholic families weighing their options.

Academically, the picture is mixed. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 45% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is notably below the Sefton local authority average of 59% and places the school 49th out of 59 primaries in the borough, putting it in the bottom half regionally and nationally. Breaking the results down, reading was the strongest subject: 71% of pupils met the expected standard and 24% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 104. Maths was weaker, with 55% at expected and an average score of 101. Writing was the biggest challenge: only 51% reached the expected standard and just 2% achieved the higher standard. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is unclear how much value the school adds relative to starting points. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2016, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks for leadership, management and early years provision. That was an improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2014, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including playing fields, an ICT suite, art studios, a dining hall and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, netball, gymnastics, athletics, rounders and dance, while after-school clubs include science, coding, film, gardening and art. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health, and autistic spectrum disorder. There is nursery provision for three-year-olds, but no sixth form. Oversubscription is moderate, so families applying as a first preference have a reasonable chance of a place. This is a school that will suit Catholic families in Sefton who value a faith-based environment and are comfortable with a cohort where disadvantage is high and academic outcomes are below the local average. For those prioritising stronger results, the nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School, 1.4 km away.

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