Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
98%
Capacity
744
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Great Crosby Catholic Primary School
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 744 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 760 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Great Crosby Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Morton, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11047th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 59 in Sefton.
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 183 applications for 90 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 94 were first-preference applications.
Great Crosby Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 8 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Crosby Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, Great Crosby 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | The Northern Road, Crosby, Liverpool, Sefton, L23 2RQ |
| Headteacher | Louise Morton |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 744 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.8% |
| School Capacity | 744 / 760 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (2 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)
11047th of 13,686
Nationally
1626th of 2,065
In North West
47th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
49%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
49%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
183
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
94 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
The Northern Road, Crosby, Liverpool
Sefton, L23 2RQ
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