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Norman Pannell Primary School

Liverpool, L27 7AEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
32%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
20 1st-choice / 23 places
Ranking
#13,167
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrownbill Bank, Liverpool, Liverpool, L27 7AE
HeadteacherRobert Simpson
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils214
Free School Meals (FSM)55.3%
School Capacity214 / 210 (102% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsSports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisCricketSwimmingCross CountryAthleticsDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirBook ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

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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Norman Pannell 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.