St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
99%
Capacity
216
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 218 places).
Ofsted has rated St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Brooks, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3420th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 102 in Liverpool.
St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 29 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 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, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Dance, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Eco Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Anthony of Padua 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sands Road Off Elmsley Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L18 8BD |
| Headteacher | Michael Brooks |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 216 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.6% |
| School Capacity | 216 / 218 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (8 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 2 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3420th of 13,686
Nationally
481st of 2,065
In North West
17th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
72%
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
5Facilities 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
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (25% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Anthony of Padua Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Sands Road Off Elmsley Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L18 8BD
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