St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy
80%
Capacity
280
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy
St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 280 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 352 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lynne Gannon, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 31 applications for 22 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy include Library, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 57.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Cleopas' Church of England Primary Academy 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Beresford Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L8 4RP |
| Headteacher | Lynne Gannon |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 280 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 57.4% |
| School Capacity | 280 / 352 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Jun 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
31
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beresford Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L8 4RP
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