Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School
109%
Capacity
456
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 456 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (109% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Booth, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12050th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 85th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 44 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 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 Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Library, Forest School, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Cricket, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Book Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Gwladys Street Primary and Nursery 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Walton Lane, Liverpool, Liverpool, L4 5RW |
| Headteacher | Nicola Booth |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 456 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.0% |
| School Capacity | 456 / 420 (109% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12050th of 13,686
Nationally
1779th of 2,065
In North West
85th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
28%
'23/24
43%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
43 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Walton Lane, Liverpool
Liverpool, L4 5RW
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