St Anne's Catholic Primary School
121%
Capacity
340
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Anne's 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 340 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (121% of 280 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Anne's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Liam Anderson, it falls under Knowsley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6273rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 47 in Knowsley.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 43 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anne's Catholic Primary School include Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Knowsley, St Anne's 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 | Marina Crescent, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 5XL |
| Headteacher | Liam Anderson |
| Local Authority | Knowsley |
| Number of Pupils | 340 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.9% |
| School Capacity | 340 / 280 (121% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6273rd of 13,686
Nationally
905th of 2,065
In North West
19th of 47
In Knowsley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
64%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed43
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marina Crescent, Liverpool
Knowsley, L36 5XL
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