Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Collette Simms, it falls under Sefton local authority.
Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 21 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Tennis, Football, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Choir, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, Our Lady of Walsingham 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 | Stand Park avenue, Bootle, Sefton, L30 3SA |
| Headteacher | Collette Simms |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.8% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
26
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Stand Park avenue, Bootle
Sefton, L30 3SA
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