St Clare's Catholic Primary School
About St Clare's Catholic Primary School
St Clare’s Catholic Primary School in Liverpool is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 3 to 11, with a current roll of 200 pupils against a capacity of 210. That near-full intake sits in a local context where demand is clear: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 42 applications for 26 places, with 23 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.62. The school serves a community with a notably high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals — 39.9% — well above the national average for primary schools. As a Roman Catholic school, it draws families who value a faith-based education, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three. The headteacher is Elizabeth MacKenzie, who leads a school that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection, was rated Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding — a strong signal for parents prioritising a calm, orderly environment.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 12 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 3 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
08:00-08:40
Source: mystclares.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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