Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
91%
Capacity
214
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jamie Long, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4497th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 102 in Liverpool.
Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 30 applications for 22 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Tennis, Rounders, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Book Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sparrow Hall Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L9 6BU |
| Headteacher | Jamie Long |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.4% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 236 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4497th of 13,686
Nationally
647th of 2,065
In North West
26th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
69%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
30
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady and St Philomena's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Sparrow Hall Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L9 6BU
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