Norman Pannell Primary School
About Norman Pannell Primary School
Norman Pannell Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in the Liverpool local authority, serving children aged 3 to 11. It sits within a competitive local landscape; among the 115 primary schools in Liverpool, it ranks 95th by its KS2 reading, writing and maths expected standard measure. The top-performing peers in the authority include Sudley Primary School, Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School in Woolton, and Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School, each scoring notably higher on the same metric. The school is led by headteacher Robert Simpson and has a non-religious character. With 214 pupils on roll, it is slightly over its official capacity of 210, and a significant 55.3 per cent of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school also offers nursery provision, making it a full primary option from age three.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:20
Source: normanpannell.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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