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St Columba's Catholic Primary School

Knowsley, L36 8BLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
42%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
26 1st-choice / 27 places
Ranking
#12,225
of 13,686 nationally

About St Columba's Catholic Primary School

St Columba's Catholic Primary School sits within the Knowsley local authority, where it ranks 43rd out of 47 primary schools on the key stage 2 expected standard measure. That places it in the bottom half of the borough, some distance behind the top-performing local peers: Halewood Church of England Primary Academy, Halsnead Primary School and Malvern Primary School. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, led by headteacher Kathryn Edwards. It currently has 224 pupils on roll, operating below its capacity of 249. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 58.2%, well above the national average, reflecting the school's role in a community with significant socioeconomic need. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, conducted in November 2024, the school was judged to be Good overall, with personal development rated Outstanding. The previous inspection in 2020 also awarded a Good rating, with personal development again singled out as Outstanding.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHillside Road, Hillside Road, Liverpool, Knowsley, L36 8BL
HeadteacherKathryn Edwards
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils224
Free School Meals (FSM)58.2%
School Capacity224 / 249 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomSports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

DanceSwimmingGymnasticsRoundersFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingFilm ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:10

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Columba's Catholic Primary School

St Columba'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.