St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
111%
Capacity
234
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
St Gregory's 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 234 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Gregory's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Joseph Perree, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1684th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 59 in Sefton.
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 22 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Gregory's Catholic Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Swimming, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Chess, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St Gregory'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 | Sandy Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside, Sefton, L31 2LB |
| Headteacher | Joseph Perree |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.2% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 210 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 Jun 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1684th of 13,686
Nationally
212th of 2,065
In North West
5th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
79%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sandy Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside
Sefton, L31 2LB
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