Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
110%
Capacity
232
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Knowsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 232 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (110% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angela Sutton, it falls under Knowsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3600th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 47 in Knowsley.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 27 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 11 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, Our Lady'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 | Ward Street, Prescot, Knowsley, L34 6JJ |
| Headteacher | Angela Sutton |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Number of Pupils | 232 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 232 / 210 (110% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3600th of 13,686
Nationally
509th of 2,065
In North West
9th of 47
In Knowsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
72%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Ward Street, Prescot
Knowsley, L34 6JJ
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