Faith Primary Academy
83%
Capacity
198
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Faith Primary Academy
Faith Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England/Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 198 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Faith Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lynne Gannon, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6169th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Faith Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 9 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 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 Faith Primary Academy include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Tennis, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 53.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Faith Primary Academy 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 | Church of England/Roman Catholic |
| Address | Prince Edwin Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L5 3LW |
| Headteacher | Lynne Gannon |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 53.6% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 240 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6169th of 13,686
Nationally
886th of 2,065
In North West
38th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
21
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Prince Edwin Street, Liverpool
Liverpool, L5 3LW
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