St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
93%
Capacity
162
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St Finbar's Catholic Primary School
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 162 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 175 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Finbar's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Janet Conley, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10014th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 69th out of 102 in Liverpool.
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 19 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
St Finbar's Catholic Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 5 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Finbar's Catholic Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Athletics, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 66.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Finbar'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 | South Hill Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L8 9RY |
| Headteacher | Janet Conley |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 162 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 66.0% |
| School Capacity | 162 / 175 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
10014th of 13,686
Nationally
1448th of 2,065
In North West
69th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
53%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
25
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
South Hill Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L8 9RY
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