St John's Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
196
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Sefton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 196 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Philippa Benford, it falls under Sefton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7179th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 59 in Sefton.
St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 17 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
St John's Church of England Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Swimming, Cricket, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Chess, Choir, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sefton, St John's Church of England 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Denmark Street, Liverpool, Sefton, L22 9RG |
| Headteacher | Philippa Benford |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.0% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 196 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7179th of 13,686
Nationally
1032nd of 2,065
In North West
27th of 59
In Sefton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
62%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
57
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Denmark Street, Liverpool
Sefton, L22 9RG
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