King David Primary School
101%
Capacity
425
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About King David Primary School
King David Primary School is a state-funded Jewish primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 425 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated King David Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mathew Shaw, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7131st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 102 in Liverpool.
King David Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 146 applications for 59 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
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 King David Primary School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Netball, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, King David 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Jewish |
| Address | Childwall Rd, Liverpool, Liverpool, L15 6WU |
| Headteacher | Mathew Shaw |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 425 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.3% |
| School Capacity | 425 / 420 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7131st of 13,686
Nationally
1027th of 2,065
In North West
47th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
62%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
146
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Childwall Rd, Liverpool
Liverpool, L15 6WU
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