Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School

About Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School

Our Lady's Bishop Eton Catholic Primary School in Liverpool was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a change from the Outstanding grade it held in its previous graded inspection in 2013. The inspection report rated all key areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — as Good. The most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2, which stood at 80% in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure is significantly above the Liverpool local authority average of 59%, placing the school fifth out of 102 primary schools in the area and in the top 25% nationally. In reading, 88% of pupils met the expected standard, with 45% reaching the higher standard, while in maths 83% met the expected level and 37% achieved the higher standard.

The school's average scaled scores in reading (109) and maths (107) are both above the national benchmark of 100, reinforcing the picture of strong academic performance. Although progress scores are not available in the data, the high attainment levels suggest pupils are generally well prepared for secondary school. The school has 419 pupils on roll, just one short of its full capacity of 420, and is clearly popular with local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 127 applications for 60 places, with 57 of those offers going to first-preference applicants. The oversubscription ratio of 2.12 means parents need to be strategic when applying, particularly given the school's Roman Catholic character, which is likely a factor in its admissions criteria.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, ICT suite, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, football, athletics, swimming, cricket and tennis, while clubs include art, film, gardening, coding, book club and chess. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. With only 3.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively affluent catchment. It suits families who prioritise strong academic outcomes within a Catholic faith setting and who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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