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Kirkby CofE Primary School

Knowsley, L32 1TZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 40 places
Ranking
#7,499
of 13,686 nationally

About Kirkby CofE Primary School

Kirkby CofE Primary School is a Church of England state primary in Knowsley that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local standing. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 122 applications for just 40 places, with 50 families listing it as their first preference and 39 of those receiving offers. That works out at just over three applicants for every place. The school currently has 314 pupils on roll against a capacity of 280, meaning it is running above its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 26.5%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and reflects the local demographic context of Knowsley. The school has nursery provision for three-year-olds, feeding into the main school, and is led by headteacher Lynn Evans.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHall Lane, Liverpool, Knowsley, L32 1TZ
HeadteacherLynn Evans
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils314
Free School Meals (FSM)26.5%
School Capacity314 / 280 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosDining HallLibraryMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsFootballDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:50-08:50

After-school care

15:15-17:15

Source: kirkbycofe.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Kirkby CofE 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.