Childwall Valley Primary School
145%
Capacity
226
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Childwall Valley Primary School
Childwall Valley Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 226 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (145% of 156 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Childwall Valley Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joseph Keher, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10807th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 78th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Childwall Valley Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 28 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), 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 Childwall Valley Primary School include Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Athletics, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Childwall Valley 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Craighurst Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L25 1NW |
| Headteacher | Joseph Keher |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 226 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.3% |
| School Capacity | 226 / 156 (145% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 May 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10807th of 13,686
Nationally
1588th of 2,065
In North West
78th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
50%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Craighurst Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L25 1NW
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