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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Knowsley, L33 1DZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jan 2025
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
40 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#9,317
of 13,686 nationally

About Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Parents considering Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School will find a mixed picture from the most recent Parent View survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025. Of the 53 respondents, 66% said they would recommend the school, while 34% would not. The school is clearly popular at the admissions stage: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 68 applications for 45 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.51. All 40 first-preference applicants were offered a place. On specific questions, 81% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 90% felt their child is safe. However, responses were more divided on how concerns are handled, with 51% agreeing they are dealt with properly and 26% disagreeing. Similarly, 54% agreed the school gives SEND children the support they need, but 46% disagreed. The school has a Roman Catholic character and serves children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision available.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMoorfield, Kirkby, Liverpool, Knowsley, L33 1DZ
HeadteacherJoanna Mousley
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils354
Free School Meals (FSM)28.3%
School Capacity354 / 367 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 53 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Forest SchoolArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballFootballDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.