Much Woolton Catholic Primary School

About Much Woolton Catholic Primary School

Much Woolton Catholic Primary School sits in the middle of the pack in Liverpool, with 58% of its Year 6 pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined in the 2023/24 academic year. That is almost exactly in line with the local authority average of 59% for primary schools, placing it 56th out of 102 schools in the area. Where the school really stands out is in reading: 83% of pupils hit the expected standard and 30% achieved a higher score, both well above the typical LA picture. Maths tells a slightly different story, with 65% reaching the expected level and 13% hitting the higher threshold. The school's overall ranking places it in the bottom half nationally, but within Liverpool it sits comfortably in the middle, neither a standout performer nor a cause for concern.

The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2016, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. That's a significant improvement from its previous inspection in December 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement. An ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the average maths score was 102 and the average reading score was 107, both above the national benchmark of 100. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading (30%) was more than double that in maths (13%), and writing higher attainment sat at 18%. Parent feedback is broadly positive: 84% of the 69 respondents would recommend the school, and 93% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there.

The school is heavily oversubscribed, with 111 applications for 49 places in the 2025/26 intake, and all 45 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. It is a Roman Catholic state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 420 and currently 408 on roll. Just over 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a chapel, music rooms, playing fields and a library, while clubs range from coding and science to choir and eco club. Sports on offer include football, netball, swimming and athletics. The school provides support for pupils with specific learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional challenges, and autistic spectrum disorder. However, the parent view data on SEND support is notably mixed: 47% of respondents disagreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, which is worth investigating further if your child has additional needs.

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