St John's Catholic Primary School
128%
Capacity
537
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St John's Catholic Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Liverpool community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 537 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (128% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Chris Davey, it falls under Liverpool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1448th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 102 in Liverpool.
St John's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 61 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
St John's Catholic Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 90% recommending the school (20 responses).
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 John's Catholic Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cross Country, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Liverpool, St John'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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Fountains Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L4 1UN |
| Headteacher | Chris Davey |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Number of Pupils | 537 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.9% |
| School Capacity | 537 / 420 (128% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1448th of 13,686
Nationally
176th of 2,065
In North West
4th of 102
In Liverpool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
80%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
20 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed61
104
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Fountains Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L4 1UN
Fountains Road, Liverpool
Liverpool, L4 1UN
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