St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School
91%
Capacity
417
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School
St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 417 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 460 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Colette Jennings, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 162 applications for 112 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 109 were first-preference applications.
St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 91% recommending the school (22 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Coding, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Nursery 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 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Margaret Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L4 3RX |
| Headteacher | Colette Jennings |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 417 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.2% |
| School Capacity | 417 / 460 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
22 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed112
162
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
109 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Margaret Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L4 3RX
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