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 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.
The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2011 rated it Good overall, with Good marks for leadership and management, and early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good. This represents a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2008, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The school has a relatively small roll of 234 pupils, which is slightly above its official capacity of 210, and a low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 5.2%. There is no sixth form, and the school offers nursery provision for younger children. The headteacher is Joseph Perree.
Facilities include a library, playing fields, a sensory room, a forest school area, an ICT suite, music rooms and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, dance, swimming, athletics, netball and cricket, while clubs range from book club and choir to chess and eco club. The school is oversubscribed, with 62 applications for 22 places in 2025/26 and 21 first-preference offers made. SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, multi-sensory impairment, and other difficulties. For families seeking a Catholic primary with strong academic outcomes and a broad range of activities, St Gregory's is a compelling choice, though competition for places is high.
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.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British96.6%
- Mixed2.2%
- Asian0.8%
- White (other)0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Sandy Lane, Liverpool, Merseyside
Sefton, L31 2LB
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