St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
114%
Capacity
240
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
St Andrew the Apostle 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 240 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Webster, it falls under Knowsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7878th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 47 in Knowsley.
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 28 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.6/5 from 1 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (35 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Library, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, St Andrew the Apostle 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 | Higher Road, Liverpool, Knowsley, L26 1TD |
| Headteacher | J Webster |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Number of Pupils | 240 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.4% |
| School Capacity | 240 / 210 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7878th of 13,686
Nationally
1118th of 2,065
In North West
24th of 47
In Knowsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
35 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Andrew the Apostle Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Higher Road, Liverpool
Knowsley, L26 1TD
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