St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
80%
Capacity
273
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School
St Edmund's and St Thomas' 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 273 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 341 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kieran Loftus, it falls under Sefton local authority.
St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 32 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Edmund's and St Thomas' Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Cross Country, Dance, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Chess, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.6%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Edmund's and St Thomas' 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 | Oxford Road, Liverpool, Sefton, L22 8QF |
| Headteacher | Kieran Loftus |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 273 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.6% |
| School Capacity | 273 / 341 (80% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
65
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Oxford Road, Liverpool
Sefton, L22 8QF
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