St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
50%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll, operating at 50% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Jones, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7032nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 59 in Sefton.
St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 29 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Severe Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Drama, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Andrews Church of England Primary School, Maghull 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Deyes Lane, Liverpool, Sefton, L31 6DE |
| Headteacher | Simon Jones |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.8% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 420 (50% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Oct 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7032nd of 13,686
Nationally
1014th of 2,065
In North West
24th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
62%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Deyes Lane, Liverpool
Sefton, L31 6DE
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