Plantation Primary School
76%
Capacity
478
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Plantation Primary School
Plantation Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Knowsley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 478 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Plantation Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gail Worrall, it falls under Knowsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7517th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 47 in Knowsley.
Plantation Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 58 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Plantation Primary School include Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Tennis, Rounders, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, Plantation 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Hollies Road, Liverpool, Knowsley, L26 0TH |
| Headteacher | Gail Worrall |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Number of Pupils | 478 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.5% |
| School Capacity | 478 / 630 (76% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Nov 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Nov 2018): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7517th of 13,686
Nationally
1068th of 2,065
In North West
22nd of 47
In Knowsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
61%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
101
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hollies Road, Liverpool
Knowsley, L26 0TH
Journey to School
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