Garston Church of England Primary School
113%
Capacity
238
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Garston Church of England Primary School
Garston Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 238 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Garston Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Dean, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1597th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Garston Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 16 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Garston Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Art Club, Book Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Garston Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Holman Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L19 5NS |
| Headteacher | Rachel Dean |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 238 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.9% |
| School Capacity | 238 / 210 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Oct 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1597th of 13,686
Nationally
203rd of 2,065
In North West
6th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
80%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 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
Holman Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L19 5NS
Holman Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L19 5NS
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