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St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School

Liverpool, L4 3RLPrimary School·Ages 7-11
Outstandingby Ofsted

96%

Capacity

461

Pupils

N/A

Demand

About St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 461 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 480 places).

the school is led by headteacher Andrew Reidel, it falls under Liverpool local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6501st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 41st out of 102 in Liverpool.

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Dance, Cricket, as well as clubs including Gardening, Film Club, Coding, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressHale Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L4 3RL
HeadteacherAndrew Reidel
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Number of Pupils461
Free School Meals (FSM)39.9%
School Capacity461 / 480 (96% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2021
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Outstanding

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)

6501st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

927th of 2,065

In North West

Top 50%

41st of 102

In Liverpool

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

64%

Expected Standard

13%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 104
Expected:71%
Higher:28%
Writing
Expected:77%
Higher:22%
MathsAvg Score: 106
Expected:79%
Higher:31%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +1%

'22/23

63%

'23/24

64%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

Facilities

7
Sports HallDining HallSensory RoomPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsFootballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubCodingBook Club

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School

St Francis de Sales Catholic Junior School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.

Contact Information

01515257602www.st-francis-de-sales.co.uk

Hale Road, Liverpool

Liverpool, L4 3RL

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Hale Road, Liverpool

Liverpool, L4 3RL

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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