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St Austin's Catholic Primary School

Liverpool, L19 9DHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#7,865
of 13,686 nationally

About St Austin's Catholic Primary School

St Austin's Catholic Primary School in Liverpool is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It is currently operating very close to capacity, with 419 pupils against a school capacity of 431. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.1%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 85 applications for 52 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.63, and made 44 offers to first-preference families. This suggests a settled local reputation, particularly among Catholic families in the Liverpool area. The school is led by headteacher Colette Hickey and holds a Roman Catholic religious character, which will be a key factor for parents prioritising faith-based education.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressRiverbank Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L19 9DH
HeadteacherColette Hickey
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils419
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity419 / 431 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsForest SchoolArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsFootballNetballTennisCricketSwimmingDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: st-austins.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Austin's Catholic Primary School

St Austin's 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.