St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
103%
Capacity
233
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 227 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Benedict's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Phillips, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5194th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 59 in Sefton.
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 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 Benedict's Catholic Primary School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Choir, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Benedict'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 | Copy Lane, Bootle, Sefton, L30 7PG |
| Headteacher | Michael Phillips |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.5% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 227 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5194th of 13,686
Nationally
762nd of 2,065
In North West
19th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
67%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
33 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Copy Lane, Bootle
Sefton, L30 7PG
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