St Austin's Catholic Primary School
97%
Capacity
419
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Austin's Catholic Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 419 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 431 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Austin's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Colette Hickey, it falls under Liverpool 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 7865th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 102 in Liverpool.
St Austin's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 52 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
St Austin's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.2/5 from 19 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Austin's Catholic Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Austin'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 | Riverbank Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L19 9DH |
| Headteacher | Colette Hickey |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 419 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.1% |
| School Capacity | 419 / 431 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7865th of 13,686
Nationally
1117th of 2,065
In North West
51st of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
60%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Riverbank Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L19 9DH
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