Christ The King Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
413
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Christ The King Catholic Primary School
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 413 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Christ The King Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Delaney, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2811th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 12th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Christ The King Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 146 applications for 61 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christ The King Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Swimming, Athletics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Film Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Christ The King Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Meadway, Liverpool, Liverpool, L15 7LZ |
| Headteacher | David Delaney |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 413 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.4% |
| School Capacity | 413 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Apr 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2811th of 13,686
Nationally
394th of 2,065
In North West
12th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
75%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed61
146
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christ The King Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Meadway, Liverpool
Liverpool, L15 7LZ
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