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Park View Academy

Knowsley, L36 2LLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
#7,562
of 13,686 nationally

About Park View Academy

Park View Academy in Knowsley has turned a corner. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good overall, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The inspection report, published in May 2024, awarded Outstanding marks for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes, while quality of education, early years provision, and leadership and management were all rated Good. On the key academic measure for primary schools, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year. That figure sits just above the Knowsley local authority average of 60%, placing Park View 23rd out of 47 primary schools in the borough. Nationally, the school ranks in the 55th percentile, meaning it performs slightly better than the median primary school across England.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPark View, Knowsley, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 2LL
HeadteacherDamian Kenny
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils381
Free School Meals (FSM)63.7%
School Capacity381 / 409 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubChessCodingChoirEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:50-08:40

After-school care

15:10-17:30

Source: deantrustparkview.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Park View Academy

Park View Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.