Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School
114%
Capacity
480
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 480 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Daniel Paton, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1728th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 55 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Eco Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Arnot St Mary CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Arnot Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L4 4ED |
| Headteacher | Daniel Paton |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 480 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.8% |
| School Capacity | 480 / 420 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Feb 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1728th of 13,686
Nationally
218th of 2,065
In North West
7th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
79%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Arnot Street, Liverpool
Liverpool, L4 4ED
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