Belle Vale Community Primary School
129%
Capacity
270
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Belle Vale Community Primary School
Belle Vale Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 270 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (129% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Belle Vale Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Hartley, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8573rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 55th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Belle Vale Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 24 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
Belle Vale Community Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 9 parents).
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 Belle Vale Community Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Belle Vale Community 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Besford Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L25 2QF |
| Headteacher | Emma Hartley |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 270 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.8% |
| School Capacity | 270 / 210 (129% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8573rd of 13,686
Nationally
1221st of 2,065
In North West
55th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
58%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Besford Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L25 2QF
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