St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
About St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School in Sefton is a standout performer when compared with the local authority average for primary schools. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the Sefton average of 59%. This places the school 5th out of 59 primary schools in the local authority, putting it in the top 25% nationally. The school's maths scores are particularly strong, with 93% of pupils reaching the expected standard and an average scaled score of 107, while reading and writing both sit at 86% and 79% respectively. Higher-standard attainment is more modest, with 31% reaching the higher bar in reading and 24% in maths, but the overall picture is one of solid, above-average academic performance.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Latest monitoring visit (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Jun 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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