Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School

About Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School

Kirkdale St Lawrence CofE VA Primary School is a mixed, Church of England primary in Liverpool with a published capacity of 280 pupils. The school operates a nursery for three-year-olds, feeding into its main school for ages four to eleven. While the data does not include current pupil numbers or a specific oversubscription figure, the fact that the school is a voluntary aided faith school means its admissions are partly controlled by the church, which can influence demand among local families. For context, across Liverpool’s 115 state primary schools, only eight hold an Outstanding rating, so a Good-rated school like Kirkdale St Lawrence sits in the solid middle tier of local provision. The school’s free school meal eligibility rate is not given here, but the local authority average for primary schools is worth noting when comparing disadvantage levels. The school’s facilities—including an ICT suite, forest school, gymnasium, sports hall, and chapel—suggest a broad offer that goes beyond the basics, and the range of clubs (drama, coding, choir, eco club) hints at an active enrichment programme.

Academically, Kirkdale St Lawrence was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a grade it has held across both its recent inspections. The school’s Key Stage 2 results are not provided in this data, but the local authority average for pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths is 59%. Without the school’s own figure, it is impossible to say whether it outperforms or falls short of that benchmark. However, the school’s top local peers—Sudley Primary, Bishop Martin CofE Primary, and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary—all achieve strong ranking scores (86, 86, and 83 respectively), placing Kirkdale St Lawrence in a competitive local landscape. The school does not have a sixth form, as is standard for a primary, and there is no Progress 8 data available for this age group. Parents looking for academic benchmarks will need to check the school’s own published SATs results or ask the headteacher, Jo Campbell, directly.

For families considering Kirkdale St Lawrence, the practical picture is mixed. The school offers a forest school and a range of sports including swimming, tennis, and cross country, which will appeal to parents wanting outdoor and physical activity built into the week. The chapel reflects its Church of England foundation, though the school is open to all faiths. There is no mention of SEND provision in the data, so parents with children who have additional needs should contact the school directly. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St John’s Catholic Primary, just 0.4 km away, which may affect catchment dynamics. With a capacity of 280 and nursery provision, this is a medium-sized primary that could suit families who value a faith-based setting with a strong extracurricular offer, particularly those who want a school with a chapel, sports hall, and dedicated ICT suite without the pressure of an Outstanding rating.

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