Kensington Primary School
95%
Capacity
558
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Kensington Primary School
Kensington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 558 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 585 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kensington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kitty Davies, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 23% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13502nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 101st out of 102 in Liverpool.
Kensington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 50 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
Kensington Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kensington Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Coding, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 50.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Kensington 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Brae Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L7 2QG |
| Headteacher | Kitty Davies |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 558 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 50.6% |
| School Capacity | 558 / 585 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (23%)
13502nd of 13,686
Nationally
2030th of 2,065
In North West
101st of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
23%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
23%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
62
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brae Street, Liverpool
Liverpool, L7 2QG
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