Northway Primary School
114%
Capacity
359
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Northway Primary School
Northway Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 359 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Northway Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate McKenzie, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9532nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 59 in Sefton.
Northway Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 119 applications for 44 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Northway Primary School include Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Chess, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, Northway Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Dodds Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L31 9AA |
| Headteacher | Kate McKenzie |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 359 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.4% |
| School Capacity | 359 / 315 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Sept 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9532nd of 13,686
Nationally
1386th of 2,065
In North West
39th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
119
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Dodds Lane, Liverpool
Sefton, L31 9AA
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