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Hunts Cross Primary School

Liverpool, L25 0PJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
#10,899
of 13,686 nationally

About Hunts Cross Primary School

Hunts Cross Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 31 of 32 first-preference applicants offered a place for the 2025/26 intake. The school received 62 total applications for just 35 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.77, which signals strong demand in the Liverpool area. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high level of first-choice applications suggests a solid reputation among those who know it best. Headteacher Nicola Ware leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with 353 pupils on roll against a capacity of 390. The school has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 24.9%, reflecting the diverse catchment it serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKingsthorne Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L25 0PJ
HeadteacherNicola Ware
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils353
Free School Meals (FSM)24.9%
School Capacity353 / 390 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumICT SuiteSports HallForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsFootballTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Hunts Cross Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.