Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton
96%
Capacity
209
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 218 places).
Ofsted has rated Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jill Broom, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 646th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 102 in Liverpool.
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 52 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton include Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School, Woolton 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L25 5JF |
| Headteacher | Jill Broom |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.1% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 218 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
646th of 13,686
Nationally
90th of 2,065
In North West
2nd of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
86%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
106
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L25 5JF
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