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St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School

Knowsley, L14 0JGPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
86 1st-choice / 101 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School

St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School serves children from age 3 to 7 in Knowsley, and its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 judged it Good overall, with leadership, early years provision and management all rated Good. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 148 applications for 101 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 85 offers going to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests local parents see it as a strong option, but it is worth noting that the nearest Outstanding-rated primary, Malvern Primary School, is only 0.6 km away. The school's capacity of 360 is currently exceeded by its roll of 392 pupils, which is a practical point to bear in mind if you are considering a place for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressPilch Lane, Liverpool, Knowsley, L14 0JG
HeadteacherSarah-Jane Carroll
Local AuthorityKnowsley
Number of Pupils392
Free School Meals (FSM)30.0%
School Capacity392 / 360 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 24 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryForest SchoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSports HallArt StudiosGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsCricketGymnasticsSwimmingCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningFilm ClubDramaCodingChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:50

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: stmargaretmarysinfant.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School

St Margaret Mary's Catholic Infant School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.