Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
105%
Capacity
220
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School
Our Lady of the Assumption 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 220 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Martin Burke, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 980th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 102 in Liverpool.
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 30 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, Our Lady of the Assumption 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 | Hedgefield Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L25 2RW |
| Headteacher | Martin Burke |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.5% |
| School Capacity | 220 / 210 (105% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
980th of 13,686
Nationally
124th of 2,065
In North West
3rd of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
17%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
83%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
44
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hedgefield Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L25 2RW
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