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Gilmour Primary School

Liverpool, L19 9ARPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Not rated
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
68 1st-choice / 81 places
Ranking
#6,250
of 13,686 nationally

About Gilmour Primary School

Gilmour Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, located in the Liverpool local authority. It sits 39th out of 102 primary schools in the area, placing it in the top half of Liverpool’s primary landscape. The three highest-ranked peers in the same local authority are Sudley Primary School, Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School in Woolton, and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, each with a ranking score of 83 or above. Gilmour’s own ranking score of 64 reflects solid, if not top-tier, performance. The school is led by headteacher Christopher McDonald and has a non-religious character. With 613 pupils on roll and a free school meals rate of 14%, it serves a broadly representative catchment. The school is notably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 164 applications for 81 places, with 68 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.02. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSouthbank Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L19 9AR
HeadteacherChristopher McDonald
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils613
Free School Meals (FSM)14.0%
Nursery ClassesYes

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolArt StudiosGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketFootballTennisAthleticsCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubScience ClubBook ClubChoirDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gilmour Primary School

Gilmour Primary School received 68 first-choice applications for 81 available places. The school is not currently oversubscribed, so most applicants who list it as a first choice are likely to be offered a place.