St John's Catholic Primary School
About St John's Catholic Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School sits comfortably above the Liverpool local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 80% of its pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the LA average of 59%. That 21-point gap places the school fourth out of 102 primary schools in Liverpool, putting it in the top 4% locally and the top 11% nationally. The school's performance is particularly strong in reading, where 88% met the expected standard and 38% achieved a higher score, while maths saw 86% at expected and 32% at the higher level. These figures are backed by an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, with every assessed category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — all judged Outstanding. The school has held this top rating consistently, having also been judged Outstanding in its previous inspection.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 20 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, 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
19 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
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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