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Eastcroft Park School

Knowsley, L33 1EBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#10,313
of 13,686 nationally

About Eastcroft Park School

Eastcroft Park School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent inspections. The most telling academic metric for this Knowsley primary is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 52%. This figure is below the local authority average of 60%, placing the school 38th out of 47 similar primaries in Knowsley. Drilling into the individual subjects, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, with an average scaled score of 104, and 70% did so in reading, averaging a score of 105. Writing proved more challenging, with 56% reaching the expected level. At the higher standard, 41% of pupils achieved greater depth in reading, 26% in maths, and none in writing or the combined measure. The school's ranking places it in the bottom half nationally, at the 75th percentile among primary schools.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHollinghurst Road, Kirkby, Liverpool, Knowsley, L33 1EB
HeadteacherJ Withey
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils226
Free School Meals (FSM)57.7%
School Capacity226 / 210 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuitePlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryCricketNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessScience ClubGardeningDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Eastcroft Park School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.